This took only about an hour and a half to put together (my husband used his drill to speed things along). It was a two person job as it required lifting the heavier countertop piece and matching it up with dowel rods that were spaced out across it (impossible for a person to do on their own). For the money, it’s a great, sturdy piece of furniture. It’s not solid wood but you know that already for the price you’re paying (and it’s looks great so we didn’t care). The shelves and cup rack we bought separately. We also bought a glass top separately to protect  it from the inevitable coffee spills.  We’ve received so many complements on our new coffee bar and we’re very pleased with this purchase!