I really wanted to give this table a better rating. It looks great, assembled without a hitch, and it is heavy and sturdy. But be warned: the surface is simply clear coated and needs to be protected. After the first week of light use there are already light scratches. We noticed a ring from a glass which looks like an actual indentation though no glass was ever banged on the table or even set down hard. Tonight my husband used a folded up paper towel to use as a coaster; evidently there was something sticky under it because when he picked up the paper towel it pulled a spot of finish right off, color and all! But with that said, it is still a good value for the money. I would recommend it to a friend but with a stern warning to top it with a piece of glass right away, or at least use a tablecloth. It's pretty to look at but without added protection it will get dinged up in a hurry.