I was happily surprised by the weight of this table. I was worried it was going to be too lightweight. Its very sturdy! Exactly as pictured. i bought the white to go outside on our covered lanai, by the pool, to go with the stools I had purchased earlier. I am very pleased. I do think perhaps the paint could scratch off (but it has arrived perfect so thats just a guess) but since it is metal i would be using placemats anyway. Its definitely worth the money imho, plus it adds a bit of interest -- outdoor furniture can be so dull!