I attempted to assemble the bench this morning by myself, but recruited my boyfriend since it takes 2 people. There are no written instructions, just a parts sheet and a schematic of how the pieces fit together. It would have been helpful if the manufacturer indicated the initial steps to avoid having to disassemble and start over. We were surprised that the top is attached to the frame by 4 screws which take some muscle to connect. Overall, we are happy with the bench, it feels secure and strong enough for a 200-lb person to sit, and it looks nice in our entry.
Clearer instructions, but nice little bench.
I attempted to assemble the bench this morning by myself, but recruited my boyfriend since it takes 2 people. There are no written instructions, just a parts sheet and a schematic of how the pieces fit together. It would have been helpful if the manufacturer indicated the initial steps to avoid having to disassemble and start over. We were surprised that the top is attached to the frame by 4 screws which take some muscle to connect. Overall, we are happy with the bench, it feels secure and strong enough for a 200-lb person to sit, and it looks nice in our entry.