I received this end table within a week, and it is beautiful! 
I had read a previous review where the author indicated that the cardboard was so difficult to extract from the 'S' curves. I contacted the help desk for Wayfair, and the CSR told me to pry the wood apart (but, be very careful not to scuff the wood). I did just that, and it took me all of ten minutes to realize the full beauty of the table.....I used a crowbar, with the end covered with thick cloth
Gorgeous!