It only took 2 people, maybe 2 hours to put together. During shipping, the box was damaged on the outside, so I was very relieved when everything inside was protected and damage free. Obviously, its not real wood, but it looks great for the price. The box is very heavy so I think you will need two people to carry. I ended up opening it downstairs and carrying the contents up in 3 different trips since I was by myself at that time