These are amazingly sturdy and upscale looking.  They come unassembled and yet I put them together.  It will take around half an hour to assemble each table. I wouldn't consider it extra seating, but in a pinch you could have a a child sit on the smaller table as it seems more stable.  They look very upscale.

The top is shiny and looks like a lacquered table top.  I am very happy with this purchase.