First thing I wish they'd told me: This is delivered in two, very heavy boxes. After lugging both boxes up four flights of stairs, putting it together was breeze. I was the lone person on the job, so it took just about all day, but the directions were fairly simple. The completed dresser (I assume when put together properly) is sturdy, heavy even. I'm only on day three of using it, but the quality seems good. Highly recommend.