I bought this to use as a side table when I bbq.  I love it, it is sturdy and a good size to put a few trays of food on.  There is a small shelf that sits on the top and there is a lattice background that just makes this table adorable. I put this together by myself (a lil ol widow woman :) in 15 min  I waterproofed this item so it can sit out on my deck for the summer season.  It  was well worth the money.