I am in love with this coffee table. I hesitated buying it because I thought it looked lightweight and flimsy but really it is anything but. It is quite sturdy and I feel built to last. The pattern on the top is beautiful. So far no issues with scratches or anything, though I do not eat on the table and keep drinks on coasters. Construction took some time (though some of that was user error on my part) though was definitely doable.  Would buy again