The table came in a large single box, with the leaf and legs packaged carefully underneath the table top inside the box. It was easy to put together, had no issues.  The leaf that came with it was easy to put in and take out. The wood top has light brown/gray undertones, so if you are looking for a darker brown, this is not the one. The table top also has some distressed marks that are obviously put in to make the table have some distressing, but they aren't all over it. It is a sturdy table, seats 4 comfortably without the leaf, seats 6 comfortably with the leaf in.