Took about an hour to assemble, but I would expect a little longer for anyone who doesn’t assemble furniture often. Everything except the hinges on the mirror/jewelry boards is assembled simply by pushing dowels and cam locks into pre-drilled holes on the boards, and then tightening them together with the small screwdriver that is provided with the hardware. It looks beautiful, there is a LOT of storage space. The drawers are just fabric with a square fiberboard insert that you put in the bottom to keep their shape (like the storage cubes that are popular right now) so they aren’t heavy-duty, but on the bright side they just unfold easily and take 10 seconds to put together! One of the shelves came with a chipped corner, but I immediately messaged the seller and asked for a replacement part, just the 1 shelf, and they are sending it right away! The lighting of the mirror is perfect, and made the entire thing worth the price. Looking at just these mirrors alone, average price is AT LEAST 80 dollars for a small one, so take that into consideration when you look at everything you get for the price. I already have a stool, so the one that came with the vanity is being used as a small amenities table in my bathroom now; I just didn’t put the cushion on it. Otherwise it would also make a pretty nightstand that matches your vanity! I’m happy with my purchase & very glad that the seller is trustworthy, giving you what you see in the pictures and willing to work with you to correct any problems you may have.