I was nervous buying a big piece of furniture on line. The reviews were favorable and in the end helpful - thank you review writers. It arrive promptly and as noted the deliver was only to the door- so be prepared to move this heavy table to your dinning area. It is very well packaged though so you could push it over a smooth surface. It was very simple to assemble - even came with its own wrench. It is a beautiful solid table. I bought the dark finish as I had other pieces in that color and it coordinates well. Would recommend it if you need a slightly more narrow table than conventional. I am using it in an apt with a narrow dining space.