The nest table is stunning, in my opinion. In terms of sturdiness, I believe it is capable of supporting anything that needs to be on a coffee table. It isn't flimsy in the least. In terms of appearance, it is more than lovely; it appears to be marble as long as you don't touch it. The only thing you need to be cautious about is the covering for the table top. I believe they simply glued some sort of marble-looking material. So it's best to handle it with care so that it doesn't fall off. The table was  quite simple to put together. I am not a person who enjoys putting things together, nor am I very skilled at it. It took me only 10 minutes to put this thing together. It wss that easy!!!Overall, I think it's a fantastic piece for the amount I spent!