This TV stand was quite easy to put together by myself (small woman).  The only help I needed was to hang my 50" TV.  I did have some concerns as the instructions did indicate that the stand should be placed against a wall.  However, several reviewers had placed it in a corner.  It seems quite sturdy so I have done so as well with no problems so far.  I called Wayfair about the discrepancy between the instructions and the "stand alone" reference in the website description and was impressed with the level of concern of their representative and her response.  I chose to keep the stand and am very happy with it.