Sturdy, practical, easy to clean and stylish. The top is flat enough that i use it as a sofa side table and then I move it to the adjacent countertop island when we need additional seating. This flexibility is perfect for our small home! At first I didn’t like the look of the wood, but now it’s grown on me, especially since I really appreciate the functionality of it. We’ve had them for almost one year now and I am very happy with them!