This piece was easy to put together and came with a clear set of instructions. It is a terrific value and my better half is very happy with it. It was an easy project for us to do together. I give this rating with this caveat; For the price of this item and it being furniture that you assemble yourself, I would consider this a best in its class purchase. It has it's minimal flaws in manufacturing and with a deliberate and methodical assembly, you'll end up with a very nice piece of furniture.