I wasn't holding out much hope that this would be a very nice table upon purchase, but I liked the look and the size, so I gave it a shot. I'm happy I did, because it is remarkably well built, the wood veneer is almost convincing, and it was such a breeze to assemble. It's currently holding a rather heavy plant, and so far has been solid. The look is great for my modern living area, and I like the extra little shelf for holding some of my bookcase overflow.