It was moderately easy to put together...took a couple hours with hand tools as each drawer needs to be assembled. it is not all solid wood and the wood is soft, but is nice looking for the price. It is not a strong piece of furniture and the paint can scratch, so durability would be a deterrent if looking for something that will hold up over time with high use.  I bought it to go under a loft bed desk in my pre-teen's son's room, which seems like the right fit for the function, price, and durability of this piece.