This is very sturdy and heavy. With both of the leafs in, you don't feel like it is at risk of being off balance. We were a little concerned with the small gaps being crumb magnets but they seem shallow enough that not many crumbs can find a home. The table absolutely stunk when it arrived. It needed to be aired out in a separate room for a few days before going to the dining room. No issues with it now. Very happy.