Very well packed. There was damage to the outside box upon delivery but once opened we were in awe of how much thought went into the packaging - everything arrived without a dent or scratch. Instructions were easy to follow and understand. It took me about an hour over all to assemble. Very sturdy, color is beautiful and exactly as pictures. Love the fireplace! A little bit smaller than expected, but I feel like that is on me because the dimensions are shown, but I do feel like the scale of the piece in the photos are a little deceptive. Overall, super happy with our purchase.