Very pleasantly surprised by the weight and quality of both the table and the benches. Assembly did not take more than an hour - for one person - and was not at all difficult. Worried that there was a wobble in one of the three pieces, only to realize that I could easily fix it by loosening and tightening a screw with one of the tools supplemented with purchase. I highly recommend it for anyone, like me, that is looking for an extra surface or compact eating space in their kitchen. My experiences with three or four close friends at the table have been very comfortable!