Putting this table together wasn't as impossible as other reviews make it sound - the design is really quite simple - but the individual components themselves don't fit one another perfectly, so this table is actually going to damage itself over time. For instance, the metal bars that connect the legs aren't bent at the right angles, so they are screwed into the legs such that the edge of the metal piece is digging into the legs. Additionally, the table top isn't quite level. That being said, I do love the design, the easy to clean surface, the size, etc. It's perfect for our kitchen, and so I'm willing to overlook the dysfunction.