Easy instructions for assembly (and labeled parts) -- I put it together alone and over about an hour and a half. It arrived packed well, but I almost threw out the back panel because it's cardboard and kind of blended in with the packaging - glad I caught it. Although it was packed well it still ended up scuffed/dented on a corner or two, still looks good for my needs but I would put down a blanket or do the assembly on a carpet to protect the pieces.