This is worth the price. Very sturdy. Fits in my small kitchen with room to spare for two more chairs for dinner guests. Just be careful not to sit sharp objects on it that will scratch it as with any other like products of wood,it will scratch it for sure. Use of a table cloth is recommended if moving sharp objects on its surface. I sat an antique clay flower pot without a pad or cover under it and it left two tiny ,almost unnoticed scratches. Thats why now i use a cover so i don't scratch it again. This table and chairs are very sturdy and balanced perfectly, (no rocking).