bought this for a corner that needs a small table, but not anything heavy or solid.  I have spent a few years looking at different whimsical tables, eg, the butler etc.  this piece is more than whimsical, it dose not look like a joke, but something more real, very, very well made. quite heavy, so cannot be knocked over easily, the top is large enough, for tissues and candles and glasses and cups and a book.  very easy to clean as it just screws on and off, so both sides of the glass can be cleaned.  highly recommend it