after reading many reviews mentioning damage and seeing pix of same, i was not sure i should order.  decided to risk it and am so glad i did!  this "table" holds so much--stuff for home, work, and hobbies--and is largely responsible for de-cluttering my living room.  in only a week, it's turned into indispensable!  i'm not sure how this could ever arrive damaged; it was packed to the point of overkill.  the only reason for 4 stars is because it is pricey for "fake wood."