When you read the reviews, it's a good idea to pay attention.  We did, but ordered the fixture, knowing my husband is very, very handy.  The instructions are generic, rather than specific to the fixture, so we had to rely on the picture to try and put the pieces in the right order.  In the end we had a washer left over, but the assembly is sturdy.  This could be a two-person assembly.  Other than this, it's a beautiful fixture.

Pros: Lousy directions
Cons: Elegant design