As far as assembling goes this item isn't as straightforward as it might seem, but once it's put together, it feels sturdy. The metal bends slightly, which isn't a major issue. Unfortunately, what we received arrived damaged. I used hot glue to fix it, as we had some on hand, and that did the trick. This was because the silverware holder was cracked and missing a piece of plastic, and the cup holder was bent. Despite these issues, it's still a great deal, and it came in the size we were looking for.