Very easy to put together, as long as you follow the instructions. It didn’t take long at all to put together. It does have scuff marks on two of the boards. One will be hidden by books and the other is on the bottom of a board, so most likely won’t be seen. Very sturdy and even though it comes with hardware to screw it to wall, it doesn’t seem like it could tip over easily. Padding is attached so it just sits on like pictured. May have to screw or tape it to the wood to get it to stay in place. Love the color.