This is a sturdy island (or has been for the 3 weeks weve owned it). It is put together well (if I do say so myself!) Taking my time and watching tv and dodging requests from a 9year old. And literally dodging 2 dogs and 3 cats, it took me a little over an hour to put together.  The only thing I hated was the white plastic that covered the stainless steel top. I dont know if there was a trick to removing it that I missed but it took my daughter and I an hour to peel ot off, little by little.