i completely agree with the first reviewer that the table fits in surprisingly well with high end furniture both in terms of the appearance of the wood and the design of the table. it was also extremely easy to put together and there was absolutely no problem with holes not lining up, missing pieces or any of the other problems typically associated with 'assembly required' furniture. that said, my excitement over my new inexpensive purchase was tempered somewhat the minute i turned it upright and set it in place, b/c the base is too lightweight for the table top, and particularly if placed on carpet, the table rocks with only slight pressure applied to the outer edge. it could easily be tipped or pulled over by a pet or a child., and it's not so lightweight it couldn't cause an injury if this happened. so it looks great, and it might be slightly more stable on a plain wood floor, but i gave it only 3 stars for workmanship b/c that was the closest category for reflecting my concern about stability: the base should be heavier and i would recommend only if you don't have small children or large pets.