My husband was able to put this together with a few swear words... it did take him awhile. But it looks nice and does not take up too much room in my kitchen, plus it has that industrial/farm look that is so popular. It is awfully small and hubby does not like the chair but is putting up with it. I tried to add a cushion for his bony back end but they were too big. Nice that the chairs fit under the top and that there is a shelf under the top.