I was surprised and delighted at how solid and well-built these end tables are. The design alone holds the shelf in quite securely, even without the screws. The end tables are heavier than my larger, antique wood ones I replaced. And the convenience of having a power strip and USB ports readily accessible without a bunch of cords along the floor is fabulous. My only complaints involve the packaging. The styrofoam creates little small pieces all over the floor as you unpack, which are difficult to clean, and styrofoam is not easily recyclable. And they apparently stain the end tables immediately before sealing them in the plastic, so there is a very strong odor when you unpack. I had to air them out in the garage because the odor was so strong it caused a headache. But I have zero complaints about the end tables themselves now that they are in use. And they are very attractive!
