How stable is the table?
166958
Very sturdy. Kids who can just pull up and stand / pre walkers / could use this without pulling it over, especially with water in it.
166959
Grandson has climbed on it while playing. Daughter said it's still in great condition. Very sturdy.
776127
It's very stable. 3-4 screws go through the "L" shaped portion of each leg, which attaches to individual bases installed on the glass top. The table is built upper-side down, L _____ then you turn it right-side up care-fully. Once each screw, is screwd into each base , 4 individual metal rings re-enforce the attachment, so you don't see the screws.......It's a nice table. I don't regret buying it. To this day I still use as a personal home office desk.
593125
I have no problems with it being stable. It doesn't tip(unless all your weight is on one edge). Or bounce/shift under you. And I have balance and depth perception issues! So I think you'll be safe.
541471
I can tell you it is a great table. While sturdy, I don't find it too heavy to move about. I love this table. I have 5.
830253
No, it's a great portable table and pretty stable when on a stable foundation.
1573670
I have had mine about a year. So far it is very sturdy. I use it daily as I have no other table.
566618
The table was purchased for a friend of mine. I don't see it daily but do know she uses it to hold her cable and blue ray boxes as we'll as several photos in metal frames. I would think the table could hold well over the four pounds you are planning to use it for. I know my friend is extremely pleased with how the table looks and functions. I hope the above was helpful.
1009890
It's very stable if you lock it down tight and I would use a ruler or tape for setting it rather than the markings on the table
666676
That is a valid concern. It is not particularly stable. I would not leave my laptop unattended on it, particularly if cats are a worry. I also do not like this table in general. I never use it. I bought a simpler bamboo table with a built in fan at the Mac Store. Works much better. This table was a good idea in theory, but in practice, it doesn't work at all well.
830256
The table is very stable. Make sure it is "locked together" properly. Our grandkids, ages 1 and 2 1/2 use it for eating, puzzles, coloring, blocks, and climbing! We have experienced no tipping.
266094
Other than checking the legs. The levelness (?) of the floor is key. My table is quite stable even on a slightly rough surface. You might want to find the best spot for the table. If the table is unstable on an even surface, it might be defective. I wish that I could help further. Good luck.
1680208
The table is not sturdy. Will it survive the glass? Probably. That said, using it a little makes the legs wobble. It's not a good piece of furniture.
1617095
I've had the table since around September 2012, and we love it. We use it all day as a desk for homeschooling, and then in the evenings we move it, extend it, and use it for dinner. It has one scratch on it, that I did when I was building a computer on it and drug the sharp metal corner of the case across it :-( It does take two people to extend and put the leaves in, but we positively LOVE this table. The home we own has a 35 foot long kitchen, so we had a huge table, but recently moved (military) to a MUCH smaller house that doesn't have room for a table set up all the time. This table has been fantastic so far. My only complaint would be that you have to pay close attention when sliding it together (while putting in or taking out a leaf) because it's easy to shift it so the pegs on one side don't line up with the holes on the other. We have also noticed the legs will occasionally loosen, so we keep an eye on them and tighten as needed. Anyway, having only had it less than 6 months, I can't really comment on the long term durability of the finish, but it seems to be pretty good, and I would definitely buy this table again! (I do not have the matching chairs, so I can't answer your question about those, sorry.)
393693
This was a concern of mine, too. I'd say it's pretty stable, but can be pulled over if they put all of their weight into it. I bought this table for my daughter right around the pulling up stage, and she toppled it maybe a couple of times. For the most part, it's fine. And even when she did pull it over, it's low enough to the ground that she didn't fall very hard. Unless you have a little daredevil, it would probably be fine.
1740708
I have not had any stability issues with it at all and I use it a lot. It's a good buy....worth the money.
428235
This table is very stable and sturdy. I am very pleased with it. My dogs are smaller. I still think it would hold up well probably up to 50# animal.
2229291
Ours is Ok. The pole did not seat completely in the socket but the table seems stable in spite of that.