I would not recommend this table to friends with children, because it has a strong chemical smell. I washed it down with vinegar and left it outside over night prior to assembling it. The following morning the smell was not as strong but still detectable. formaldehyde is a chemical and is not safe. I am not happy with the smell, the design is contemporary but the smell takes away. The hassle of returning the table is not worth my time but I will not order furniture again if made in China.