Comes well packaged in one million pieces. Im a female in the building industry and it frustrated me- which is hard to do. Took my husband about an hour to do after I threatened to burn down the house. We added wood glue but it wasnt needed. After it was done, and seeing how much we can fit on it, Ill have a great time playing around with how to load it up nice and cute with toys and books. Its well made, REALLY sturdy, and heavy. Id buy again and am over all happy with the purchase!