The table is simply GORGEOUS. I just put it all together, the item is fairly heavy and well-made. I will definitely be buying more furniture from this collection. I am actually from Europe and I was spoilt with nice European furniture, but this one is incredibly beautiful, it always makes me happy to look at it as I go by. I am studying to be a nurse and I have MANY books but I can put anything on a table, it holds ALL my items - books, computer, my husband's work, it has plenty of space. When we are done we tide it up again. The drawers could have been slightly bigger, but overall I am very pleased with my buy.