I'm not going to lie, this was a challenge to put together. The instructions equate to "Here are all the parts, now put them all together and you're done." So if you enjoy puzzles, you may enjoy putting this piece together. Like others have said, the stand comes with a very strong odor from the wood stain. It smells as if the manufacturer stained it literally seconds before packing and shipping it, and the pungency does make it difficult to stand being around it as you put it together. HOWEVER, this piece is very beautiful looking. The color is different from the picture, mine has a dark cherry look to it instead of orange-y like shown, but it looks very nice. It's very solid, and will easily hold two ten-inch terra cotta pots on each shelf with some room to spare. It makes a great addition to my back deck and the color is very beautiful. I would happily buy this product again, but I would definitely assemble it in a well-ventilated area.