I have this table setup in our entryway and it does a good job of not standing out in a bold way but holds things well and is sturdy. It does not shake or wobble at all and was fairly easy to put together. I didn't follow the assembly instructions exactly as it seemed like it would put a lot of stress on the joints to follow it but otherwise it went together without an issue. The finish is ok, not quite as smooth as I might have liked but it works, especially given that it's in a room that I just walk through.