As was expected, it came in pieces for us to assemble.  No biggy.  What WAS a big deal was the fact that several of the pieces came bent, and although we could mold some back into close proximity to the original shape, others have permanent bend marks because of the severity of the bend coupled with the fact that the metal tubing was just that...tubing (hollow.)  If it weren't for the pretty design, we would have given it a one star.