It's much sturdier than I expected. The legs aren't wobbly at all. Very easy to put together, I used a drill like somebody suggested which is a LOT faste. The top is solid wood, but it's carved to look like planks. The barnwood is darker than I expected, kind of espresso brown and it's more solid color. It's also came well packed and protected with foam. Which is good, because FedEx just left it sitting in my driveway in the rain, even though I have a covered porch. No damage, in this case, but I'll watch the weather the next time I order.