Assembly was easy enough to figure out on your own,  even light enough to do it as a one person task. There were also no tools required. We are using it as a coffee stand currently, as well as extra storage. It’s sturdy and holds a good amount of weight. The only issue I’d say is it’s a little wobbly because of the carpet I believe so I would suggest getting a mat or something if you intend to place it somewhere with carpet flooring.