For such a simple design, I expected this table to be lighter than it is.  I planned to move it around my small condo living room to wherever it was needed, but that's not really practical given the solid weight of the wooden top and base and given that I am a petite older woman.   The weight would not be a problem if I was leaving the table in one place or if I was younger or bigger.  I didn't assemble the table, but I can certainly verify how sturdy it is and that will make it very stable as well.  It doesn't work for me, but I can see how it would be just right for most folks.