The set I purchase arrived in time and it is a beautiful set. It is also easy to put together but you will need 2person to lift the pieces out of the box because of the weight, they are heavy and sturdy. The picture did not do justice, up close, you can see the very rustic finish on the table and bench top, like a grey washed finish. My only problem with this set is that it is too beautiful to let it sit out in the sun so I plan to give it a coat of polyurethane.