The bench took about 20 minutes for me to assemble solo, as I didn’t want to wait for my husband to come home from work. I’m 60, short, and with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and severe OA, so if I can assemble this by myself ... This is a high quality, beautifully made, solidly built teak bench. I put it against our chimney so that I can watch the ocean while relaxing on it. The glide action works smoothly. Very comfortable bench. I added cushions and pillows to match my teak chair rockers. This bench is worth every dollar.  I would buy this again in a heartbeat.