2 boxes. One with the table other with chairs. Very well packed so no scratches or broken parts. Table has a strap on the underside to help carry it before putting together. The chair backs are intact. Just add the seat and 2 front legs and go together in about 10 minutes. The table top is a tad lighter than the pictureand is not high gloss. Beautiful wood grains in the table and chairs.I was surprised to how easy the table and chairs were to assemble. It fits perfectly in our apartment, and it is very sturdy for the price.I love this little dining set. Simple and sturdy, bright and appealing. Perfect for a small space. The table is a little on the smaller side, so check the dimensions, and make sure it's big enough for your needs. Arrives in two boxes, one for chairs, the other for the table. Assembly was quick and easy.The shipping cost, though...yikes!The table is smaller than expected and the chairs do not go all the way under. Hard to assemble and instructions were incorrectLove the table!!! Easy assemble and wasnt broken and had all the parts! Got nervous with all the reviews but so happy with my purchase!!!! Just a little worried about the sturdiness of it long term…Item is way smaller then I pictured and what's pictured. The item in the photo is larger and is easily noticeable due to the fact that the chairs on the sides allow for 2 full chairs by measurement however when you get this it's just big enough for 1 chair on each side.You definitely get what you pay for here. It's not quality material, and it's not particularly well made (one of the side rails came already split and needed to be glued and screwed to stay in place. The chairs are almost all really wobbly, but we just needed this table to stage a house, so it does what we need, but I wouldn't expect this to last very long with constant use.