The table came well packaged. There was a little knick on edge, I turned that side toward wall and it is a distressed table - so no one will ever notice. I ordered a piece of glass to fit the top with smooth edges and it looks great - as I change what is displayed on table frequently. It was a huge change from metal/glass table - but I like it - A great change up. There are drawers on each side - they are not deep, but I could still fit numerous books that had been displayed on previous table second shelf, in the drawers. I like it. Recommend. Could work on a porch or finished basement....