This is our 3rd Trent Austin piece and they all were easy to assemble.  We put the matching end table next to it and ot makes a handsome office suite.  The only downside is that the top has groves in it making the writing surface less that perfect; it's an easy fix with a blotter. Realistically, I would have used one anyway to protect the surface.  The Desk really looks good and has enough room for all the toys.