I was able to assemble on my own. The item arrives in one large box; be mindful of the weight. There are 6 screws to each shelf and assembly would be faster with a power screwdriver although I used a manual one. Recommend not tightening screws on shelves and back brackets fully, until upright to allow shelfing to adjust, level, and stabilize evenly on flat surface. Materials exactly as described and it a good fit for a narrow space next to bed instead of a nightstand. Would recommend.