This is a beautiful item. It arrived in a large well packaged box. It was relatively easy to put together. Before installing the top I gave it two coats of scotchgard protectant. 
The item is beautiful. Some people complain about the bottom piece looking fake. I did not think so and you really cannot see it once you put it together. They are complaining that the distressing lines are uniformly placed on the bottom piece but I feel it does not affect the appearance. In my photo you can see the lines at the bottom but I took it while kneeling down so unless you are in that position you do not see them.
Shipping takes a bit and this thing travelled from california, to mexico, back to the US, and finally to Texas. Seems an odd way to ship it.
Overall this is an amazing and unique piece. I get compliments on it all the time. I think it is looks more expensive then it actually is. It fit perfectly with the design asthetic in this living room.