Fairly easy to assemble - takes about an hour. The only reason I give it 4 stars is because the screws are cheap, which inhibits the use of a cordless drill - you must use the allen wrenches that are supplied or you could easy strip the screws. The cushion is super comfortable and the piece looks great in an extra tv room - so versatile to either watch TV or sleep. I would buy this again and not use a cordless drill.