So I received just one large package. I thought that it would have been placed in several large boxes. The box it arrived in was an absolute mess however the set was ok. According to other customers they said it took them several hrs to put together so I had my carpenter put it together and it took him 30-40 minutes. However he said that many of the holes did not pair up but he got it together. With that said chances are that it would take the regular person like myself several hrs. The item looks very nice and classy. It's perfect for a small patio. I really like the look and quality. What I don't like is that the padding can't get wet so now I have to find a place to place them when it rains. Don't like that part. I kept it Bc the price was good , looks very nice and didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars. I can always change the padding later on in the future.