I bought this as a foot stool for (matching) chairs I already had (bought elsewhere), they match perfectly. It is too low for a "table". The top is solid enough that I could set my cup of coffee on, but it seems better suited for a foot stool. It has a solid metal frame underneath and of course it's weather resistant, it's a solid piece for sure. It's just like the chairs I've have for years and they still look as good as the the day I bought them. These pieces wear extremely well and I have them out all year. Easy to wash off and they dry quickly, no fading. Make sure you measure before purchase, it looks bigger in the picture than it actually is.