Very easy to assemble. Feels sturdy enough. Top is not real wood, it is a plasticky wood looking material that makes it look really cheap. Height is lower than most console tables at just over 25". This is what I needed as I have a chesterfield style couch that is only 28" high, and most console tables would be same height or taller than the sofa. The top has the manufacturer logo "SoBuy" on one side on a metal plate that I unfortunately can't remove and ruins the look of the table. I would not recommend.