I liked the double twist in this table vs the single twist that you see more frequently. It's solid and stable but not too heavy. I purchased it because my husband kept knocking over a smaller, more narrow table with legs I'd had next to the sofa--big enough to hold only a drink. Needless to say, this one won't be easily knocked over! The pattern and tone of the wood is lovely. You see it when you walk down the stairs; it's a refreshing surprise!