So first off, this stand is beautiful and heavy! It’s kind of complicated to put together. We were getting down to the last couple pieces and got the top out of the box. It’s cracked SO bad. I don’t even know what to do. If it was just the veneer, then whatever. But no. It’s the entire piece of particle board. It’s definitely affecting the structural integrity of the stand, which is really sad because with all of the pieces, it seems to be a really well made piece. Sending it back would cost way too much. Besides I have no idea how we would get it back in the box.