This is a super cool, novel, conversation piece!  We bought it to add a little light on a darker part of our back deck and we all LOVE it. We purchased the 16x16, it is super sturdy - apparently you *could* sit on it, but we will use it as a side table to our conversation set. I love that you can change it to so many different colors.  I can't wait until they are back in stock so I can buy another!