I wanted to find a black metal and glass small table to be used as a desk for our courtyard patio. I wanted something sleek, modern, with a very minimal looking style. It needed to be durable, sturdy, and able to withstand rain. When I spotted this table, I knew it was almost exactly what I was looking for, and was very excited to have found it! This table has all the elements I was looking for, except I do wish it had caster wheels on the bottom to make it easier to move around, but that is a minor issue. This table is very similar to our patio furniture, so it fits right in. Because it has very minimal lines with a glass top, it doesn't take up much visual space - it looks like it fits right in with the other patio furniture. The height is not adjustable, but it is a height that works very well as a desk or work table. Because it's a C-shaped table, I can slide it right over my lap when I'm working outside on the patio. It holds my laptop perfectly when I'm working on the computer. It also holds my iPad Pro perfectly when working on that. I also like to use the table as a 'craft' table for projects that I'm working on. And, it makes an awesome side table to hold drinks for patio parties, or plants and flowers for extra interest. I've only had this table for a couple of months so far, but so far, it has held up VERY well to all the rain we've been having. I don't see any signs of rust - which is great. I do wipe the table down after a rain to ensure it lasts a long time. I realize this table was not made to be an outdoor table, but so far, so good. We've also had some strong storms with very high winds come through, and the table hasn't toppled over - even though it is lightweight. This table functions for all the things I need it to do and it's the look and style I had envisioned for this space. I am very happy with this purchase, and definitely recommend it! I like the table so much, I will likely bring it inside and use it in the house over the winter, versus storing it with the other patio furniture pieces.