I've come to realize that in order to get a quality-built piece of furniture, you have to spend a few more dollars to get that.  This piece is moderately priced and very well built. The chrome legs are nice and solid and the wood top is strong. It was packaged extremely well and was easy to put together.  You will have this piece for a long time! You don't have to spends $500 or more on a coffee table when you go this route.