Far sturdier than you might imagine: those hairpin legs are attached with heavy brackets, and each one takes three good screws! It may outlast my house!  This was just perfect for a reading nook in a guest room. Just enough space for a cup of coffee, or a phone and glasses at bedtime.  And exactly the look I wanted: a little retro/city, blended with country/natural.  A beautifully finished top, satiny smooth, means absolutely no splinters! It wasn't so easy for me to put it together. I had to wait for my son to come over with the electric drill, and stronger arms. But it was worth the wait.