This table is very sturdy and went together easily.  The top is distressed with a little bit of red highlighting - very industrial looking.  We purchased this to go next to my husband's recliner in the man cave and was looking for something sturdy but also that could take a beating; did not want a nice finished wood table in that location.  It's been up for two weeks and we are very pleased with this purchase.  Incredible good product for such an unbelievable price.