Our kids ages 3 &amp; 1 love this table.  It's sturdy enough for multiple 3/4 year old children to sit, and easy enough for our 1 year old to climb in by herself.  A small adult may be able to sit on the edge of the bench, but I wouldn't recommend it.  It really is build for children only.  The only complaint is the lack of base for the umbrella.  We set the table on our brick patio, and there's no secure hold for the umbrella.  If you use it  on a different surface, then it may not be an issue.