Neatly packaged with each piece wrapped in tissue so there was no scratched pieces, it was easy to assemble and feels very sturdy even while sitting on it to put on shoes. It is perfect for my tiny alcove by the door. NOTE: I thought there was a design error at first as I was assembling it; each of the legs attach through 2 screws into a metal fitting in the underside of the seat but one spot there is missing the metal fitting. It's because its the place that the coatrack portion comes through from the top of the seat.