This was a lengthy process to put together. Very good step-by-step instructions, but there was some hardware that became difficult to turn. And the dowels often were an extremely tight fit. This would have been easier with two people during the part of putting the two benches together. You’ll need to buy your own wood glue for this product. Aside from assembly, this is a very pretty color dining set for what I was looking for. Overall, happy with this product.