I purchased this dining table after living in my current apartment for an entire year but being unable to find anything I really liked (which resulted in having to eat on my couch/bed). I was so happy to find this table as it is the perfect dark gray color for me, was compact enough to fit in a studio apartment, and had a certain "industrial modern" feel to it. My boyfriend and I assembled it together and had no problems. The table is incredibly sturdy, you can push on it to try and wobble it but it won't move. On the surface of the table, you can see small circular swirl lines that are beneath the glossy coat, I suppose to add to the industrial feel, like real metal. Overall it has been a great table for us. Style hint: we paired the table with two gray smoky ghost chairs and it looks even better!