This coffee table and end table were super easy to put together and is extremely  sturdy. I have two issues with them: 1. The finish on the table has streak marks where the stain/metal paint were applied and also has a gold undertone that I was not expecting and is not apparent from the photos. 2. The top of the tables is not sealed so, if you have young children (like I do) that tend to spill and leave it, the top of the table can develop water marks. My husband said he can seal it but I don't feel I should have to do any extra work to tables we paid a good amount of money on.