Like some of the other reviews, this metal ends were scratched and scuffed (on the top part that faces up) and there were sharp pieces that snagged the rug I put it on. I actually returned the first one because of the scratched metal, but the replacement also had it. By this time, I needed a coffee table and it was very difficult to unassemble the first one and get the bulky pieces to fit perfectly in the box, so for ease, I kept the second one with the scratches. The piece of wood is beautiful, however I've had it a few months now and the wood scratches very easily. If I did it all over again, I wouldn't keep it. But it is quite attractive beyond the flaws.