i've had a bed for two years without nightstands because i was looking for just the right feel . . . and i found it.  i ordered one table as the online photo was beautifully elegant, but i'm not a big risktaker.  ordered the table on a sunday night and received it by wednesday.  the table comes well packaged, with an abundance of plastic and styrofoam to prevent scratches and chips.  removing the packaging will honestly probably take you longer than the assembly and that was 30 minutes, if that as i was watching tv while doing it.  the screws and allen key for assembly are provided and you will need a philips screwdriver for the bottom portion of the table.  you will not be disappointed with your purchase.  i loved the table and ordered the second one the following sunday as i would have been upset if i missed out on owning a set.  my bedroom now feels complete and i am fully satisfied with my very first purchase from wayfair.