We tried two other similar top tables from another vendor, and both arrived broken. This arrived in one piece. Top is NOT stone, but made from a glass/ceramic that looks like stone - in our case, it's a preference, as it is much lighter to move around. Also different from many stone tables is that the top screws into the bottom, which is preferred for our family. Top is quite shiny, so if you're looking for the pure stone look, this isn't it, but we like the table a lot.