It was easy to assemble and is very sturdy with great quality materials. The real wood makes for a heavy table, but it looks so nice. These photos are from a year ago and you can see it has held up well. The info from the manufacturer states it can be very sensitive to water damage, so heed that warning and always use coasters. You can see some damage left by not using a coaster. I suppose it adds to the rustic look. It fits perfectly in the small space allowed by a corner sectional with a chaise. Very hard to find a coffee table to fit.