It was a breeze to put together. However,  the shelves are only held on by screws and wouldn't spurt much weight. Don't stack heavy books there!  It works great for a small work area with preferably a laptop. On hardwood it will slide easily. There's drawers are made of fabric, so don't over load it. Lastly, it makes a great deal for kids and young teenagers or smaller adults. I'm a little over 6 foot and I can squeeze under it, but I felt I would break it. And get a desk chair that will fit. Again, the theme is small.