I initially bought this set of nesting tables to use the taller one as a bedside table for my spouse (I wanted something with enough height to where it wouldn't look weird next to our bed but also with a small enough surface to where he wouldn't be tempted to overload it with stuff) - the smaller of the two tables was just a bonus and would remain stored underneath until a time that we might need it. It just so happened that time came literally the next day. I highly recommend this set. It's sturdy enough, and, while it may not be the highest quality product, it is a good value for the price.