This is a great table -- I'm using it in front of my living room window as a long plant stand, but with the bonus of added storage. The shipping box arrived with a corner torn open in transit, however it was packed so well that the shipping damage never made it past the packing materials and the furniture was completely untouched. Putting it together was also really easy -- I'm 5'2" and though the top (which arrives assembled) was a bit heavy, I put it together by myself in about an hour. Would definitely recommend!