This is the easiest thing to assemble I have ever done. It's hard to describe, but it unfolds like an accordion, you put the sides into slots and screw the top in place (6 screws). Put the door knobs on and you're done. I'd suggest putting the door knobs on first just in case you accidentally close a door. Seriously, I ordered a pizza for delivery. Then I started unpacking the stand. I had it unpacked, garbage cleaned up, and furniture assembled before my pizza arrived. OH, and it's gorgeous!