What a great experience! My two nightstands arrived about a week after I ordered them. They were EXTREMELY well wrapped - it took me about 90 minutes to unwrap two of them! No complaints though - there was not a scratch or ding on either one. I think someone made a mistake in the description which says that some assembly is required. When I unwrapped them, they were ready to go. The finish is unusual; when I think of "weathered" I think of something rough and old looking. These nightstands have a smooth finish, gray with lighter gray striations in the wood. These are solid, balanced, well-made pieces and the drawers glide in and out easily and smoothly. I really can't think of any negatives except that they are heavy, which should be expected of solid, high-quality furniture. I highly recommend these nightstands.