Very solid, attractive piece. No surprises in appearance. I prefer solid wood, but price and mid-century appearance were compelling. Very heavy due to manufactured wood. 
Regarding assembly, Im a 66 yo woman with little construction skills and assembled on my own with no assistance. Instructions were relatively easy to follow, but must pay close attention. An additional person would be helpful. 
One problem that has been referenced in other reviews... screws do not bite well in manufactured wood at 90 degree angle, esp for drawers. I purchased slightly larger screws and applied gorilla glue to joints and dipped screws in glue. Seems to hold well. Also, instructions for back panel placement state match holes for screws. No holes on back of major piece. Will need muscle or drill.
All-in-all, a very nice, attractive, functional piece. I recommend!