I've recently put together a lot of flat-pack furniture, and the pieces from 17 Stories like this hall tree and the matching baker's rack are by far the sturdiest, nicest-looking, and easiest to assemble. All of the pieces, including the hardware and allen key, are solid. Assembly was fairly quick, since the directions are thorough and clear, all pieces line up properly, and bolt holes and guide holes for screws are accurately sized, placed, and threaded...which is, unfortunately, rare for flat-pack. You might want a second person to help with assembly, but I managed on my own in less than an hour. The hall tree is attractive, provides ample storage space, and looks and feels more expensive than it is.