This hall tree is really nice. The package it came in was good it had sufficient shipping material to keep the pieces from moving around and getting scratched. The wood itself is surprisingly sturdy for the type of wood it is. Was simple to put together and the instructions were easy to follow. It did not come with any tools to assemble, but had all the hardware needed. There is no extra hardware so it is vital not to lose any. My only complaint is that one of the screws was messed up and was unable to screw it in with a screw driver but was able to use pliers to tighten. All in all this is a nice addition to the foyer.