It was quite easy to assemble, its definitely rustic, which is what we were looking for. The only drawback is the top is quite rough. Maybe too rough, I got a splinter, and feeling it, there is a lot of loose pieces that will cause splinters. Not fun. If you have small children learning to walk, Id be wary. But, aside from that, it was a good price and has a nice industrial look without being too kitschy.