It was pretty easy to put together with my husband, although there were a few times I was worried about scratching the finish. Now that it's assembled it has an unsturdy sway to it. I also don't like the way the screws and plastic suction cups show. For the price I guess I got what I paid for, but there is a similar piece at ikea for less than half the price that feels sturdier. Not sure how long I'll hang onto this. Once my baby is mobile I think it will just feel like a hazard.