This console table is very well made and easy to put together.  I did it by myself in less than an hour.  Some have complained about not having holes drilled in the shelf and having to drill them to put the table together.  The screws for this are self tapping and only require a phillips screwdriver.  I had no trouble at all hand screwing them without drilling first. The table was so well packaged and arrived without damage. It is a heavy sturdy piece and looks beautiful in my entryway.