The table is a little smaller than we expected, but it can fit 4 people - just not with a bunch of food in the center of the table. It is very sturdy and well built, and is real wood. We've had a two year old at it a couple times and no dings or dents. My husband did say it was kind of a pain to put together, but he just didn't follow the directions and also didn't use all the hardware that came with it. (it still took him by himself less than an hour to put together)