We are quite pleased with this item. It is sturdy and has a good sized 'footprint' to be stable on the floor. The rubberized leveling feet are a good idea for uneven floors. The fasteners are a high quality stainless steel and were not even slightly magnetic even using a rare-earth magnet. I agree with others reviews in that the finish is not 'shiny' as pictured. We bought some HOWARD 'beeswax and orange oil' to brighten it up. My 'furniture maker' that I hire would not be able to produce this item at this price...especially with the curved surfaces. Good buy!