I have assembled a lot of furniture items before, like dresser, bookshelf, etc.. But I have NEVER met something as unfriendly as this. The holes (for the screws to enter) are not even opened completely. The package comes without a hammer and a screw driver, both of which you need to prepare on your own. And it needs glue to assemble it! The assembly process is very complicated and it asks to "not fasten everything before setting up the entire framework", and you'll never be able to fasten anything when you reach that point. None of the screws will go in completely, no matter how hard you try. I end up stuck in the assembly process and had to try to work out a way to return it.  I have no idea where these positive reviews come from. If they're true I would guess I got a defected set. Be careful with this set if you don't want to spend three hours and only get the table ready. 

Pros: It seems the wooden material is good and shiny. 
Cons: you can never assemble the set and put it to work