I love this table! Its a perfect size for my dining room. It features  an unusual  design which makes it unique and nice to look at. The chairs are sturdy and comfortable and the table is quite  sturdy as well. The chairs nir the table rocks. The legs are balanced perfectly.  I dont need to use coasters because of the laminate material  on top of the table makes it water proof and stain proof. I dont  need to use placemats either but I still do out of tradition. All I really need to do is wipe the top surface with a damp rag after meals and dust it weekly. This amazing dining room table is a functional and practical piece of artwork. FYI, In the picture  above, I dont have flooring installed yet. The table is temporarily on a concrete slab.