I am very happy with the tables. They look just as they are in the pictures. Great high end look that goes well with modern furniture. The tables are sturdy. The bit about the glue in the seams is true but has really no impact unless you are looking for it. The tables have a good weight and was easy to put together. It comes in one box with the legs in a separate box. All you do is unpack, screw the legs in and 4 mins later, done.