Could have taken less than half the time to put together if everything was lined up a little better, as far as the pre-drilled holes and the screws/nuts/bolts. The screws were too easily stripped from not lining up properly through the pre-drilled holes, and there should have been more extra screws in case of that. Once I managed to get it all put togeher, it's nice and solid, and looks great! Was my wife's bday gift and she loves it. I can't say there wasn't any swearing and throwing things along the way, but it was all worth it.