I received this item so quickly it amazed me, especially since it was part of the 1 dollar shipping promotion. It does require assembly, but the directions are very easy to follow. Parts include a handy-dandy multi-purpose tool. My kit was missing one of the internal support hinges, but I called the manufacturer (whose number is included) and they were lovely to deal with and are shipping the missing part out today.
I assembled the rest, sans missing part, in about an hour. Be careful not to overtighten the cam screws, because they need to stick up enough to be caught and latched by the cam locks. Also, don't worry about turning the cam locks "all the way" because it is only necessary to make sure they have grabbed on to the cam screws, whcih is about a one-quarter turn. Overtightening will make them snap off (experience from previous furniture assembly).
I now have an absolutely gorgeous piece of warm wood furniture that rivals anything I have seen in Pottery Barn or Pier 1 catalogs, at about one third of their prices.
My husband came home from work and was thrilled with this trunk table, he is totally convinced I am a brilliant shopper, and asked me to order the matching side table for his office.
Once again, OVERSTOCK ROCKS!!!