The table is delivered in parts, each of which is coated with a protective film. The films deduct takes some caution and patience. Unfortunately we had the bad luck that the top plate (ie precisely those on which one it looks right) have fallen out the corner and the paint has flaked needs. This edge we've crocheted with craft paint. The silly when shipping is not available, that you usually do not desire has to pack and return the thing again. Since the table is intended for an office and TV room and not for the living room, we have to keep him despite Macke. The table is very heavy and solid, which I think is quite good. The surface is unfortunately very very sensitive terms which scratches and smudges. The 3 points I have forgiven, because the table has been delivered already damaged. The drilling in the construction, we had no problem. Some reviews we had read beforehand that some drilling had not voted. For our purposes, the table is super without Macke he would, however beautiful ...