I ordered this table with the leaf in black for a small dining room (9x10) and am extremely happy with my purchase. The table came in two boxes with the table top in its own box with the leaf already attached. It took me five minutes to put together the pedestal and legs and then another five (with the help of a friend) to attach the top. With the leaf you can definitely sit four people and have room in the middle of the table for a large serving place or two medium plates but without the leaf, space would be tight for four people to eat comfortably.  I was worried about the size taking up too much space but it is perfect for the room size that I most likely will keep the leaf on (makes it oval in shape). Very sturdy table and well worth the money.