When it arrived and I had unpacked it there were lots of items to assemble. It did surprise me how easy it was to assemble , all the parts were there and unlike most pre-drilled furniture that you get to assemble everything lined up, and went together very easily. I use it for storing all bed linen and it takes pride of place at the top of the stairs and everyone who has seen it has commented on what a nice piece of furniture it is and I have to agree