I bought 2 of these tables, painted them and added a gold stripe on the top. (Go to the auto parts store!) They are gorgeous. There was no problem putting them together because I had a professional carpenter do it for me. The tables are well made and sturdy. I put them both in front of a large window and I plan to put big pots of herbs on them during the winter.. We used polyurethane after painting them, so they would stay looking good for a long time. I found nothing to complain about. I am so glad that I bought them. They are nice looking.