I always wanted to be the family host for Thanksgiving, and this table lets me do that! I ordered chairs separately, but Im able to comfortably fit ten around this table! It did get a little dinged up in shipping, but I think that the damage was done when we brought in inside after getting doorstep delivery. It hasnt affected the functionality of the table, and I was able to patch it with a touch of stain and some wax to smooth over the rough edge. It was easy enough to assemble with one person, but you DEFINITELY need a second to flip it  Definitely a good, sturdy table!