This desk comes in a one large box and is very heavy. Get a second person to help carry it or, in my case, slide it inside, open the box and carry the parts to the basement to assemble. The desk took about and hour 15 minutes to assemble. Instructions were pretty clear. Parts were all included but make sure you have a mallet (not a hammer) and screwdriver. The desk and shelves are laminate and not very heavy duty, this is for light use only. The desk is also pretty small. A full size man would have a hard time being comfortable. I purchased this for  a basement all purpose room and my 5 year old and I use it. I'm petite so we're both comfortable. My hubby would hate it and he's a medium build. Overall an ok value for the basement. Not well enough made for an everyday desk.