Love this set.  Simple, sturdy, nice looking.  The table is heavy so it will not go anywhere in gusty winds (the chairs might though).  The set came in 4 boxes.  1 for the table, 3 for the chairs (2 in each).  It was very well packed, almost too well.  it took some time to get all of the protective layers off.  I would definitely recommend although we have only had the set less than a week.