I attempted to put this hall tree up by myself which was a mistake. I had problems with the hinges on the chest and right now the hinged chest seat is no longer attached as it came apart from the base. I haven't had it that long either.  My sons are figuring out a way so that it can be reattached. Once it is put together so that it stays together, I'm going to love it. It just has been a disappointment on the difficulty of putting together.