Very solid piece of furniture. The desk part is actually longer than I anticipated but the whole thing is very sturdy. Didn’t need anything more than the tools and pieces that come in the boxes. There will be two big boxes that will arrive. Note: Before you start, make sure you label everything! The wood pieces, all metal pieces, screws and lug nuts. This is what kept me organized and sane through the process of building this thing. The instructions are pictures, no written instructions and if you look at it, it teaches you to build starting from the bottom. Please label the wooden shelves! This helps! Just take a marker and number and label them in a small area that won’t show. You’ll thank me later. Oh! Get sliders to put under it because it’s very very heavy, otherwise, have fun and enjoy!