THE WOOD IS WONDERFUL, AND THE SHAPE IS PERFECT. WHEN I RECEIVED THE PROPER HARDWARE (SOME PIECES HAD BEEN LOST IN TRANSIT), I WAS ABLE TO ATTACH THE LEGS IN ABOUT THIRTY MINUTES. I AM A PETITE WOMAN, ANDY. THE TABLE IS HEAVY, BIT I MANAGED TO SCREW THE LEGS ON TIGHTLY. IS IS TRULY A LOVEY PIECE OF FURNITURE AND COORDINATES WELL WITH THE DINING CHAIRS I PURCHASED AWHILE BACK. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!