Update this was ALOT EASIER to put together than I expected - took me about 45 min and I have a few things left to do. The instructions were amazing. There is a lot of pieces to this item. I am starting to put it together now. Pieces seem sturdy and well made but the time it will take may trump that. 
I ordered this for my dining room - we need a little more storage space and I loved the design. I will be back when I complete the set up.