Although this table is lovely to look at, it is structurally unstable due to it's proportions.  If used against a wall, it definitely needs the anchors furnished with it.  Unfortunately, I needed it to back against a loveseat, and the first time someone sat down, the table and everything on it went flying across the room.  My fault, but no way to anchor it against the furniture.  Won't be returning this, as it has damage from the mishap, but will be more careful in initial evaluation in the future.