We recently moved into new office space and purchased 6 of the black rectangular tables as an alternative to more expensive and less sturdy office desks available on the market.  Since these are designed to withstand a beating every day in restaurants, they are indeed solid and well-built.  The paint coats are thick, the "desktop" surface is smooth as glass which serves as a perfect writing surface. We keep microfiber cloths handy to wipe away finger prints every few days, use felt feet under anything that sits on top, and are hoping these stand up to the test of time.  For now, we couldn't be happier.