A lot of talk about it being hard to assemble. Not so. "IF" you have some common sense and a patient approach. Me and the wife took about an hour and a half. Its modern and sturdy and affordable. Just know,, you wont be able to get the chairs fully under it when not in use. That kinda caught us out a bit because most of the time it will be stored against the dining room wall. All in, a very good buy.