This is a beautiful island, but very involved when it comes to putting it together.  You've got to have patience and skills when it comes to knowing what to put where.  A LOT OF PARTS!  They were all there, though, and the instructions were very guiding.  You just have to follow them.  I love the island itself and it's perfect for the space we have in the kitchen.  The quality of the wood is quite good.  Very substantial and heavy.