To my surprise all parts were packed and labeled so it made it easy to follow directions. Careful when you screw some as it tends to crack the finish. You can not see it though. The paint job is ok but not fantastic. The piece is cute but a little on the flimsy side. Just don’t think you can put an elephant in it. I bought it for displaying just a few books and frames. Overall let’s be honest: you get a cute piece but on the cheap side.