Finally got it.  Not impressed with the online misinformation furnished over the week period that I tried to get this delivered - but luckily Wayfair employs top notch customer service agents...the last of which (Leo) finally got to the bottom of the problem and got it delivered (following up with me in between every step of the way).  That was the nice part of a frustrating delivery delayed experience.  Quality of the product is superb - definitely worth waiting for (but I am not the birthday girl that got her present late).  Thanks, Leo, for 10-Star customer service!!!