LOVE this table! So much more affordable than similar tables on other sites. It's VERY sturdy and heavy duty with an awesome rustic feel on the table surface. Although the table base is painted wood, it really does look like dark metal, which is the look I was going for. Since it's not iron, it's more lightweight. Although it suggests two-person assembly, I was able to put it all together by myself and surprise my husband when he got home from work. (Chairs and table runner also from Wayfair: Grandview Upholstered Dining Chairs & Headland Braided Stripe Table Runner)