Love this set! Did not have any problems with it at all! It was easy to assemble and I did most of it on my own. Just set aside an afternoon to do it. The chairs were harder, you'll need assistance at one point. The overall set is beautiful! It looks like a solid piece of wood and is extremely sturdy. I think it will be hard to nick this thing. Definitely looks much more expensive than it was. I will keep this table for years since it's versatile and goes with almost everything. It has a beautiful finished look and the deep espresso color is wonderful. I'm very pleased.