This arrives in a heavy box. I put it together by myself. It takes time but is not complicated. Just take care with the drawer rails. Make sure you're giving yourself time to "measure twice, assemble once" and get it right or the drawers won't flow correctly. It's a glossy top on the white version so make sure you're on a soft surface and tools are out of the way. It's super cute and functional for my work-from-home space.