Shipping container was packed well. Arrived in good condition. Easy to put together. Seems sturdy. The butcher block top is nicely finished and the fold up leaf is quite handy for meal prep and lots of ingredients to spread out (why I bought it). Nice painted black finish. Product does not have any smells from manufacturing that I can discern. The drawers and under counter storage are super handy to put all of your most used cooking utensils, pots and appliances to keep them close to the action. Has helped me streamline a kitchen with poor counter and drawer space which is not conducive to making tasty meals. My kitchen would be best described as one designed for microwaving frozen dinners! Now I have a nicely sized table in the kitchen to craft some tasty, nutritious meals. I will be crafting some veggie burgers on this kitchen island this weekend!