The table itself is sturdy and beautiful and well represented in the photos. The legs were packaged under the table top, screwed into the underside. While unpacking one of the sets fell out and took a small chuck of wood with it...this was displeasing. To package in a way that potentially damages the table and puts unnecessary holes into it seems not the best way. The table is easy enough to extend, requires two people (fine for us) but when we go to press the sides in to close in on the leaf, some metal prongs are not lining up properly. We're likely going to be able to fix this on our own...but we're not thrilled with having to do so. We're still quite happy with the ourchase, but the fit and finish could use some attention and consistency.