This item is exactly what I wanted.  It is beautiful and looks exactly like the photo.  If you follow thw instruction to assemble it goes easy.  It took about an hour and that is because my five year old daughter wanted to help.  The only suggestions is to have an electric drill or electric screwdriver for the last part of screwing piece #12 to #10, and to attach the bottom legs to the stand itself.  It is sturdy and well worth the money.  Do you need a professional assemble, I dont think you do if you can follow instructions and these were easy to follow.  Just read/ lookthrough them once before assembling.