I live in a small studio and needed something to dine on that was not big, or heavy. The assembly was simple and to the point and it took me an hour to put together on my own even though it recommends that two undertake the task. It makes a nice corner set. I just wish that the table tops and seats were real wood, but for the price, this is decent and it does the job. I placed the order on 09/18 and received it on 09/21, so not bad for free ground shipping through FedEx.