Lift top is sturdy and works well for eating dinner while watching tv.  We like the color of the faux marble top.  Color of the rest of the table is more of a dark cherry color rather than espresso.  Legs were easy to attach.  The only negative is the odor we experienced when table was first assembled that was very strong when the lift top was up.  We had to put the table outdoors for almost a week and put bowls of baking soda in the compartment to absorb the odor which still lingers two weeks later.  Guessing the odor is from chemicals used in the finish of the table.  We hope the smell will subside completely soon!  Otherwise a very practical and nice looking coffee table with a bonus of the lift up top.