Putting it together is a real chore. Whoever thought of using hex head screws with an allen wrench was not thinking. Plus, there were really no directions, just pictures, which were very difficult to interpolate.  Would have been easier if a step by step written instruction had  also been included. I would not purchase an item like this again because of the difficulty in putting together, Also, on at least two points where pressure was placed to tighten or place a part in place the wood split. The one good thing is that it is an attractive  piece.