This inexpensive but very sturdy and heavy table looks like actual concrete. It arrived very well packaged and in perfect condition. It looks fabulous in our new very modern home, but would look equally good in a transitional or shabby chic decor. Because we just moved in to our home and still don't have all of our furniture purchased, we are using it as a stand for our BlueRay player, but it's eventual purpose will be as a plant stand. Would definitely purchase this again. This would work well as a side table to hold your drink and a book or tablet - check the dimensions, if you are expecting table height you may be disappointed- it's more of a garden stool height, which is what I was looking for.