I read in one of the reviews that it took someone 15 minutes to put this together. I thought he was exaggerating... I'm a 50+ out of shape woman and it took me about the same time. The best part thought is the quality! It's super sturdy and just perfect for what I needed. The finish is gorgeous too! The slats are really thick and fit into their each individual slot so they wont move around and I can't see one ever breaking. I couldn't be happier!