This round end table is super cute, nice quality, and substantial size. I have a large flower arrangement on it, plus a couple of other items. I also purchased the matching round coffee table, and I get a lot of compliments on both. I had many rectangular shapes and configurations happening in this room, and I liked the idea of offsetting that with a couple of round tables. I don't know how long it took to put it together since my daughter had both assembled while I was at work. She said they were very easy to assemble.