I ordered this item with a degree of skepticism due to many of the comments regarding difficult assembly. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the product was very easy to assemble. I assembled the piece alone, and it took me a little under 2-1/2 hours. Please note that I am not a handy person at all. I am a new homeowner and call my contractor even to set up curtain rods. The item was delivered in pristine condition. No scratches or damage. Thank you, Wayfair. 

29 year old, female.