I moved into a new home with a  galley kitchen that has 8' of floor space between counters.  I knew that a round table would not work.  This pub table works perfectly.  It is high quality and the walnut wood top matched my wood floors.  Regarding assembly....If you are used to putting furniture together, one hour is probably about right.  I am a 68 yr old grandma, with no expertise.  Yes it took me about three hours, with several missteps.  But I did it!  Other reviews mentioned no pre-drilled holes for the securing of the wood seats and tabletop.  I didn't see this as a problem, rather it made the wood screws more secure.  The set was delivered in perfect condition.