I like this table for me as a small female with a feminine apartment. I do not recommend this if you are heavier or have heavier/tall guests who will be using regularly. Another comment is that it appears as adolescent furniture. I can see that but I still feel like it looks sophisticated with how you decorate around it. The surface top has held up well so far. No issues with scratches. Do follow the direction carefully for the chairs as they were a bit more tricky. It's odd to just screw the seat into the frame but that's how it goes. Just measure twice and screw once. The backs of the chairs are completely open so I have placed some flat pillows in the seat for a little more support. Works for me and happy with my purchase.