I love this coffee table for its functionality. It feels sturdy and works great as a convertible desk, or to eat in front of the TV. I also love that I can store remotes, magazines, etc inside. The downside of this coffee table is that it is not real wood, and it's very apparent that it's covered in vinyl fake-wood stickers - however it looks exactly like it does in the picture. Also note that it makes a loud noise when you open and close it (which my cat is afraid of).