This table is heavy and quite sturdy when put together, but the first table was damaged- the shipping box was gouged and torn.  Because the damage was extremely visible, I contacted Wayfair and they graciously replaced the table.  When it arrived, the corners were damaged (it looked as though it had been dropped on a corner.)  Darn it!  Decided it wasn't worth complaining again and kept the table anyway. Bottom line: sturdy table that will most likely be damaged in shipping because of the bulky, awkward nature of the packaging (and perhaps careless shippers.)