I just completed the assembly last night. I'm a 130 lbs female and the last few steps were hard where it had to be turned around and set upright.  Overall, the instruction manual was excellent which helped a great deal for someone who did not know what a "cam" and a "dowel" were :-) Also, looks-wise, the unit is aesthetically pleasing.  For the price and look,  the unit is worth it. One downside is, it scratches easily.