This is a great piece of furniture. It looks like the picture and the quality is amazing.  But, if you have never assembled furniture with dowels, cam locks, and many screws, get an experienced helper.  It is a somewhat complex assembly. If you follow the instructions, everything aligns properly.  For example, the top has 12 separate dowels and cam screws.  If the base is properly assembled, the 12 posts easily fall into the 12 predrilled holes. Many pieces have finished and unfinished sides.  If you can see the piece on the outside or with the doors open, that should be the finished side.