This table came extremely well packed, each layer of pieces had plastic/foamcloth lining and each piece on the layer was protected by Styrofoam.  Additionally,  each piece and all parts were labeled and there was no guessing what went where (as I've seen in other products I've put together).  The instructions were simple and I put it together in about an hour.  It appears to be sturdy, but I haven't actually used it yet, only set my machine and sewing box on it so far.