The table came with a few minor scrapes and scratches, but other than that it is sturdy. Took 3 hours to build both the table and chairs (2 people). One of the chairs were also made incorrectly so that one of the nails could not be driven in. There is still a strong smell from the table and chairs after 1 week of use. Another thing is that the table retains water marks very easily, so it is extremely high maintenance. For example, even the water mark from the rim of a cup will stay even after being dried. The chairs are also not very steady but are comfortable to sit in. Be aware of splinters as there are a lot of loose pieces of wood on the edges of the table.