Super easy to assemble but the box that it arrives in is bulky and heavy, so I'd recommend having one other person around to help you carry it. All you essentially have to do is attach the legs with bolts -- so easy considering there is only one type of bolt you have to use. Also, the table is a stunner and has been holding up well in direct sunlight/rain. I love that the benches tuck underneath the table too -- in case you need extra room to move around the table. I have an umbrella in my table but there is a cute round wooden plug that goes over the hole if you don't have an umbrella.