Well packaged. Gorgeous vibrant cobalt blue, just as in the pics! Velvet material, no marks. The instructions were well laid out, numbered pieces…my husband is very good at this stuff but he let our teen daughter take the helm as it was hers…with him as helper. I left them sorting pieces, went up the street for a stroll…picked up Frappuccinos lol and when I got back they were done. 1 hour! Now they are both great at puzzles and gaming and instruction BUT even if you were me, I bet you could do it. Husband says one foot had plastic bottom pushed in but it wasn’t a big deal. Nice looking and sturdy for sure! Recommend!