This was a gift, with my assembly included. The number of pieces were daunting, but the directions were clear. Took my time, laid pieces on a beach towel so the surfaces wouldn’t scratch. 4 hours later a really cool med-dark walnut entertainment center was ready to go. I was impressed with the quality of the woods, even the internal particle board. I’d buy from this company again. In fact, I’m considering one of their desks now.