This item arrived on time and i was pleasantly surprised that is was practically almost all assembled. i only had to attach the legs and the bottom shelf which took less than an hour to do. it is a solid piece of furniture and looks great! i figure if i get bored with the look, i can always paint or stain it, but for now, i am leaving it as is - natural. the drawers are a bit sticky, but it is fresh out of the box and i figure with repeated use they will slide and close more smoothly. overall, very happy with this purchase!pros: easy assembly, great value, solid and sturdycons: none