I purchased 2 of this table in the black finish to use as nightstands. They're study, tall, and the lacquer finish is gorgeous. Putting them together took about 2 hours total and wasn't overly challenging; on par with any other piece of furniture I've assembled. A few of the pictures in the assembly instructions were a bit vague as to the orientation of one or two pieces, but some common sense will keep you on track. I was very careful while assembling not to damage the lacquer finish and, like I said, they are glorious.