Poor instructions (welcome to the world of Flat Pack furniture). Took many hours to assemble. It is a very heavy item - unsurprisingly - I mean just look at the size! However, once you get over the physical trauma of putting it together (with the help of a friend, ideally), you are left with an amazing centerpiece item.

Pro Tip: If you accidentally drop 2 of the metal cone connectors into one of the pre drilled holes, all is not lost - gently screw a screw into the middle of them and use the back of a hammer to lift them out - be gentle and you won't damage anything.