Comes fully assembled. Very sturdy and feels like a more expensive piece. All the glass came in tact and no damage during shipping. I was surprised to see that it was packed quite well. The color Antique white / Antique cream is the same thing, there is no Antique white although some manufacturers call it that. The Antique cream has a slight yellow tarnish to the finish, It is definitely not white. Even though I would prefer a distressed/antiqued white color, I do very much like the cream. The finish is a smooth semi-gloss with a bit of a texture. All the doors and hinges function as intended. I would reccomend this furniture to a friend.