The set came in 2 boxes, the heavier one was just short of 30 pounds. Instructions were straightforward, and things were packaged well so they weren't damaged upon arrival. It took me a couple of hours to assemble everything on my own, but I had everything I needed, including tools in the package.  Overall, the quality was higher than I expected. One of the chairs is a bit crooked, but I think it'll resolve itself with people sitting over time.