The table was well packaged and all pieces were in the box.  I am a 71 year old woman and I was helped by another somewhat younger female.  We had minimal experience at assembling furniture, but found that we were able to follow the directions and build a sturdy, classy looking table. It fits perfectly in my small condo. 

Pros: Relatively easy assembly; no hardware is visible on the table surfaces; very sturdy
Cons: None