I love this coffee table! The reclaimed wood is beautiful! It is definitely less sturdy overall than some other solid wood coffee tables I have ordered from Wayfair. This one is a thinner cut and I do not think I would try to sit on the top at all as you can visibly see it bow. But, that being said, tables are not meant for sitting an entire adult on, so that really is not an issue. Assembly was a bit challenging. I was actually able to assemble it by myself, but two people would definitely make it easier. The pre-drilled holes did not line up very well, so I had to get a bit aggressive to get the final screw in. But it is not going to fall apart any time soon!!! Overall, I would recommend this coffee table for anyone looking for a solid piece that also brings in the reclaimed wood aspect.