This night stand comes completely dis-assembled in a flat box, in about 15 pieces. I'd guess it took two of us about 90 tedious, frustrating minutes to assemble. The instructions were not always clear but we managed. Now that it's done I love it. It's sturdy, the drawers glide smoothly, and the finish is even. I learned that this much assembly is not something I enjoy and I'd rather pay more for an assembled piece. The power screwdriver helped.