This table arrived only two days after ordered.  Instructions were clear and assembly took me an hour.  I am 60 and have very little experience assembling furniture but soon discovered I liked using my husband's drill ( Look out world!). I did have to save the last step to finish with a helper brcause the lid was too heavy for one person.  I am delighted with the sturdiness, styling of this piece.  I didn't find it cheap looking at all -- and, to respond to an earlier review, i have to share that the nailheads were applied evenly and securely.  It might be wise to use coasters and boards for date night or entertaining.  Very pleased!