No assembly required-arrived in one large box. delivery was prompt and driver courteous even after he had to cart it down a very LONG driveway. Looks exactly as pictured with inlaid marble top - nice 2 tone wood color. 2 drawers are very useful-previous sofa table had none. All the Havana Bay pieces are lovely and striking. Have several living room pieces and my son has other Bar-pub pieces at his home. VERY sturdy - solid, not some flimsy construction that stands up to water spills and grand kids, while still extremely attractive. These are life-time pieces that I will hand down to family.