I absolutley LOVE this table. It is sturdy, well made and looks like it is worth much more than I paid. The table is very heavy. The self contained butterfly leaf is so easy to set up and store inside the table. You can easily seat eight people when using the leaf. It took a couple of hours to put together but it is well worth it. My only wish was for the chairs to have been padded and upholstered but chair pads work just as well. I definitely recommend this dining set.