This came all at once when it shipped which was nice! The directions were straight forward and pretty easy to get together. I did this alone (27 year old female) no problem. Will need a screwdriver or a hand held one and a little muscle. Chairs are sturdy and the table top is smooth no scratches. 4" around fits my space perfect. Wouldn't lean back HARD in the chair or have someone very heavy sit in. Not sure if the wood is THAT strong