This dining set shipped quickly and well packaged. It comes in one large heavy 100 lbs + box so be prepared. 

You need to assemble the table and chairs. The only extra tool you will need is a Phillips screwdriver. The table takes 20 minutes to assemble and the chairs about 20-30 minutes a piece. Assembly and instructions were easy just time consuming. It's best to have two people to assemble. 

Overall this is a perfect casual sturdy set for an apartment. Unlike Ikea furniture where you are screwing into straight particle board, this set has built in screw anchors. This is key if you need to move and need to take apart the set. It should stay sturdy time and time again.

Overall this was a great buy. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is because one chair wobbled. This was an easy fix with a stick on felt tab. I would buy again.