This table arrived with a crushed box that had ripped open leaving the flaps blowing open in the wind.  I was nervous to open it.  It was wrapped so good that none of the pieces were damaged.  It has a heavy quality to it and looks good behind my sofa.  I would recommend this table to my friends.  It was very easy to  assemble, I did it with my 6 and 9 year old children in about 20 minutes.