First of all this is not solid wood. It is laminate or veneer over particle board. It looks very nice and seems solid and sturdy. It took me about an hour to assemble by myself. I appreciated the little jokes in the directions, and I found the instructions clear and very easy to understand.  I had to have my daughter help me get it positioned behind the bed. Overall I’m quite satisfied for the price I paid. It works well with my adjustable platform bed and mattress and looks very nice.