It did take 2 1/2 hours to put it together.  Some parts were a bit tricky to put together but I did it by myself.  The material is pretty sturdy.  It is a bit darker than shown, but I was ok with it.  At the end I was very happy with the stand.  

Pros: Like the end product.  Looks like an expensive piece.
Cons: Instructions could be just a bit better, especially with the screws...