Packaged well. Plan on about 2 hours to assemble. Single person can do it without much problem. Directions are good pictures are good. Comes with 1 extra screwbolt of each size which is good because there are many. Good design and so far so good, very sturdy and not noisy. Color (DARK WALNUT) was true. All in all a good purchase which I cant say for many things I have bought online.