Great quality when assembled correctly. Hardware provided is top quality. I ordered the grey and it looks great with our dark hardwood floors. This can be done with one person but is a tad more difficult for about 2-3 of the 25 steps. Assembly takes just over 60 minutes with one average "handyperson." It looks fabulous with copper or rose gold accents (planters, lamp, etc.). Just the right size for a studio or smaller apartment.