All 4 boxes arrived at the same time and took about a week to be delivered. The furniture took my hubby about 3 hours to build, but all the pieces were marked, as was the hardware, so I think its a pretty reasonable amount of time to assemble so many pieces. It was hot outside so he built each piece in our kitchen and then put it outside.
I am really happy with this purchase. The furniture is a little low to the ground...I am 59 and have pretty long legs, and I feel comfortable sitting on it.
Our deck is 12 x 24 and it takes up a smidge more than half our deck lengthwise the way it is configured in the picture.
Our deck is full sun all day, exposed to all the elements, so I will be curious how this holds up.
As everyone said, only the seat cushions fit in the storage end table. I have friends with outside furniture and their cushions are a little more comfortable, but that wouldnt keep me from buying this set.
I would definitely recommend this to my friends.