Just as I envisioned!!  When we rented our apartment, I knew I had to have a glass dining room table.  This is perfect.  The other expandable glass tables I looked at here and elsewhere seemed very flimsy when expanded, or were MUCH more expensive  this feels very sturdy.  Am totally loving how it doesnt block my view, but reflects and enhances it.  The delivery and assembly guys couldnt have been nicer.