Not hard to assemble...regardless of what you read!
922804
I almost did not buy this based on the number of negative reviews related to assembly.  I realize that different people have different skill levels, but there is nothing wrong with these chairs.  The directions are limited, but if you just look at the picture on Amozon, that is all you need to put them together.  I would bet that those experiencing issues reversed the legs.  Anyway, they are excellent and I would highly recommend them.  I would recommend a wrench, the you wrench supplied is a joke.  It does take a people to assemble these unless you have 4 arms.
2212825
All the the pieces were shipped and the assembled cabinet was surprisingly sturdy. But, wow, trying to figure out which part was which and how to put it all together was not unlike solving a Rubik's cube. Although many of the parts look identical--or at least similar--to other parts, the "instructions" (use of that word is a euphemism) really didn't help to clarify which item was left or a right or a shelf or a top or which side was up...or when/how to insert which screw or bolt. The larger pieces aren't labeled, but thankfully the hardware is. On the bright side, everything lined up perfectly and assembled cabinets were really nice. The wood is solid; no veneer or composite.

There was some damage to a few pieces during shipping. I ordered four of these, so was able to put three together...swapping out scratched or chipped items with one unit that I set aside for "parts." Hopefully, I will be able to complete assembly of the last cabinet after contacting the 800 number supplied for replacement parts.

Though construction was not easy and I have some dings to work out between several ordered cabinets -- the final result is well-made and a good value.
985064
Arrived without damage.  Assembles easily, which is nice as their went any directions.  I don't think you even need them if their were.  I used medium strength thread locker on the legs and handles, but you don't absolutely have to.  It took about 15-20 minutes to assemble.  I'm pleased so far, and I will update the review once I've used it a few times.
3993948
Really well made. By no means difficult to put together as these things go. Took about 45 minutes to put together which I don't think is unreasonable, and I suppose it's all relative to how good you are at following instructions. The product looks exactly as advertised. Very happy with it.
88168
The box arrived someone opened via FedEx and I signed 'damaged' just in case... but thankfully, all the pieces were there and nothing was damaged inside the box. The instructions are relatively easy and I did this completely on my own using some help with an ottoman to 'balance'. The most important thing is to count and make sure everything is there, then read the instructions thoroughly and pay attention to 'detail 1' and 'detail 2' -- and do not tighten the 'bolts' until the end in case you do anything wrong. Look at the picture and the side of each 'piece' to make sure it's correct and 'up'! Overall, it took me under 45 minutes to put the entire bed together from beginning to end. (Please note: I hate putting things together, too) The bed resembles something from the Victorian/early 1900s era too. I'm thoroughly pleased I do not need a box spring and that I can use the storage underneath.
2165466
Not too difficult to assemble. It comes with everything you need to put the bed together. It's sturdy and easy to move around. I'm really happy with this purchase.
1138740
I was worried when I saw the box...it had a few punctures in it, and I read the posts about cracks/scratches.  Fortunately the pieces were wrapped so well, there was no damage at all to the interior packaging - most importantly the wood.  I loved that the assembly parts were all individually bagged and labeled, with plenty of spares which were not needed.  I put it together by myself in just under 2 hours.  Youll need 2 screwdrivers- 1 flat head, 1 philips.  It was so easy to assemble, even my husband could do it...  It is very solid and looks beautiful.  Buy it - you won't regret it!
1242194
Really no assembly required.  Put together with poster with no help from husband. (He was amazed).  Solid and looks more expensive than it is.
3418319
It took my husband about an hour to put this together. He followed the instructions and did not have any problems. Each piece was tagged with a small label designating them as part "a", "b", etc. which coincided with the instructions.

There were no problems with the condition of the pieces and everything went together nicely.
4769803
This product is inexpensive and perfect for what I needed. I can see why some people could get frustrated with assembly. Just need to have some patience and use common sense. Once installed, It is great...very happy
792417
Not as easy to assemble as some claim. I'm 70 years old, so I've assembled a lot of things over the years. This item took about 30 minutes. For one thing, there are 8 small black screws to be used against a black surface, so just that makes things more difficult. Also, when you attach the shelf you need something to hold it in place; fortunately I had a book that was just the right size. If you read the other comments about assembly in the reviews, one 5 star review claimed there were screws left over; I had no screws left over. Another reviewer claims the result was "slightly asymmetrical", and yet he gave it four stars. The reason I gave it only 1 star is so that you'll know what to expect when it comes to assembly. But now that it's assembled, I'm satisfied with the finished product. Just don't be fooled into thinking assembly is as easy as some claim it to be.
3690931
I have read the prior reviews and agree it is time consuming to assemble.  But I am not a savvy person when it comes to building items like this.  My past experiences have always taken longer than needed because I did not understand the instructions.  However, I was able to put this together in 3 hours (yes 3 hours). I had things in order and put together with ease.  I only had my husband secure the last 2 doors because the little screws used for the hinges are really small.  However, assembly aside, the unit appears to be pretty sturdy.  Definitely heavy.  This was a present for my 5 yo, so only time and a lot of play will prove if the unit will hold up.  Fingers crossed!
3946866
This is pretty awesome. At first, when we opened the box and saw all the pieces, it was intimidating to put together, but once we just relaxed and looked at it closely, comparing to the instructions and picture on the box, we realized it comes together easily. Took about 30 minutes to do and is impressive. Made us want to buy more !
4097070
Easy to assemble! Good quality...exactly as described!
4801825
This shelf is nicely sturdy. however, the assembly directions aren't great. Just take your time and focus on what they are saying (which isn't much!) and it will go together properly.
204048
It has no assembly instructions, but the quality is okey, very well packaged!
1493207
Assembly wasn't too complicated. Only took about an hour, seems sturdy. Def worth the money in comparison to several other I've looked at.