I needed a medium sized coffee table that was relatively inexpensive.  This one fit the bill and was not difficult to put together.  It also seems quite sturdy.  I'm not sure how the table top will hold up but I plan on protecting it with a runner maybe.  You get what you pay for and I'm not dissatisfied with the quality of the table.  It is a bit darker than what I ordered but it'll work.  It does hold a good number of my cookbooks, so that's a plus :)