I SCOURED the net looking for a reasonably priced high bar table for a small dining nook. This was it! It’s tall, sturdy, and sleek. It’s actually a little longer and taller than advertised! It’s 42.5 inches long, not 41.5. The little shelves for extra space are nice too. The directions were pretty clear, just have to sit with them. READING. IS. FUNDAMENTAL. I strongly encourage reading all directions and checking pieces before starting the process it helped a heap when I was doing it. It took me about two hours to build by myself. I do suggest having at least a screwdriver on hand. It says you don’t need a power drill, but the screws on the underside are a little tough to go in because of their alignment. But that’s about it on alignment, because everything else was perfectly aligned. I do also suggest having another person to help you for two parts. When you’re putting the able top atop the shelves and two legs and when putting the sides of the shelves together. Getting it aligned is a little tough by yourself, not impossible, just tough. Other than that, I’m super happy with my purchase!