Two chairs and the table came in one large box. They were all packed very well; no damage. I'm grateful my husband is handy with his tools to assemble all of the pieces (chairs plus table). They are numbered and it was not complicated for him. All hardware came that was needed, but he used his own special ratchet  wrench that made assembly quicker. We are very pleased with the set. Actually we ordered 2 sets and they are comfortable and give our balcony a classy outdoor look!