When getting ready to sell my house, I needed a smallish table in the kitchen, to show that it was an eat-in kitchen. I almost got a cheap table from Target or Kmart, but decided I wanted something I would actually want to use in my new apartment. For just a little more money I got a table I love! The quality is great. I love that the stools slide right under the table when not in use, and they are very solid/sturdy. I was really proud that I put it together myself fairly easily, I generally hate putting things together.