My ratings are all over the place on this one. It's pretty from most angles. If you look more eye level, the base between the table bottom and top show and it's not as cute. But generally, very pretty looking. Is it wildly high quality? No, but for the price, it's awesome. As far as being sturdy, I think I would rate the table with no inserts in as very sturdy. I think I'd rate it well even with one insert in. But with both (we are a family of 6), I worry. I told the kids and my husband not to put weight on the insert seems. Pretty and great for the price, though.