The table came in a huge box! It was quite daunting thinking about the assembly task ahead of me. I typically get my husband to put together furniture, but this time I decided to give it a go. The table was packed incredibly well - possibly the best packing I've ever had with "assemble your own" furniture pieces. It took awhile to get through all the packaging, but I'm thankful for that as we had no damaged pieces. It was packed so well and in perfect condition when opened. When I opened the box there were some assemble pieces, the main wooden table top, and four metal legs. The instructions were easy to understand, but I don't think I even needed them. This was seriously the easiest thing to put together and I did it in under 10 minutes. I think it took that long to unpack it. I'm very impressed by the quality. The table is much larger than I anticipated! It can really hold a lot and provide a nice work top. I think I'll have my kids use it for crafts as well - it is THAT big. The wood is very sturdy and the legs are nice and strong. The look is very modern but can go with lots of decor. The value is definitely there. It looks beautiful, it seems strong, and was insanely easy to assemble. I would be interested in buying more and also the other pieces Hunter has to offer. This was my first experience with this brand and I'm totally sold. I can't wait to show it off to my family and friends who visit our home.