This table was purchased to replace a similar table from a different vendor that was too unstable. This Pub Table is fantastic! It is very sturdy and solid. It's about 45 pounds so, this is not a lightweight hightop. The tabletop is real wood and beautiful. The pipe in the middle is one solid piece (other similar tables have 2 pipes that screw together) and it stays together even after being moved many times. I will likely be purchasing more of this table to outfit more of our office spaces because everyone who uses it wants one of their own!