Well packed.  No damage to the item.  Very easy to put together.  The top and drawer are already together so all you need to do is attach the bottom shelf and sides which was fast to do.  The drawer is white as shown in the online picture.  I added shiplap wallpaper on my drawer front to go with the shiplap in the my foyer.  Nice sturdy console.  The drawer has adjustable stops so it doesn't fall out when you pull open.