I read a lot of reviews for this table before I bought it. Everyone seem to have the same issue. (difficult to assemble) However I just received the base of my table and I have already assembled it. It wss very easy to put together. Just put the screws in loosely until you get it all assembled then tighten them at the end. It took me about a half hour to assemble. Not really sure what the complaints are all about. I have still yet to receive the top. But so far I think I'm going to like it.