This desk arrived with no damage even though the box was pretty beat up, it was packed well. We are using the dining table as a desk because it matches some book shelves we ordered on here as well. The legs are black powder coated finish, very rustic looking. The supports underneath ensure there will be no sagging. It would be a small dining table suitable for 4 people MAX. The top is MDF and probably would not handle spills well. The table is great for a work space, wouldn’t be ideal for a dining space. It’s everything I was hoping for and more. I’m very happy with this purchase.