I have assembled a lot of furniture, and quality furniture should not crack during assembly—especially when it is put together carefully. Unfortunately, that is exactly what happened with. The screws are far too large for the cheap material used. This is not real wood it is particle board, and very low-quality particle board at that. The white covers for the screw holes also do not stay in place and keep falling off. At the very least, the manufacturer could have included extra covers, knowing how easily they come off. While the piece looks cute, the quality is extremely disappointing. I would not recommend buying it unless you are prepared to deal with poor materials, frustrating assembly, and a product that does not hold up well. By the way I have more than one crack. Ugrrr