I never knew how difficult it would be to find the right coffee table, but after months I finally found this one. Aesthetically speaking, its beautiful and was just the right amount of non-traditional that I was looking for. Quality is lacking and for the price that is disappointing. Unlike other reviews, ours was not visibly damaged when it arrived. However one of the mounting screw holes is completely stripped so it is impossible to completely secure the top to the base. Also, you absolutely must use coasters: I've never seen water marks form so quickly! Overall we decided to keep it because we do love the way it looks.