Took about an hour to assemble, wood has a good feel/texture. I'd recommend a drill and being really careful (vs using a screen driver) because there are so many screws to out in. You will also need a screen driver for the 1/4 turn screw locks (much better than dowels alone!)
The doors also took some fine tuning to look flush but that's to be expected with this type of hinge. The side cabinets are also big enough to fit records which was a need for us. Also comes with paper/wood grain screw hole covers, ties for securing to the wall, and an attachment for a fireplace insert. The 10 3/4 x 17 3/4 glass panels are removable/replaceable for easy cleaning or if a different type of glass is desired. It is worth noting that 13x13 bins fit very snug on the bottom shelf even with the center shelf at its highest point.