I thought this item looked beautiful but did think twice when I saw the reviews that reported it arriving broken or breaking easily. I went ahead and ordered and my set too arrived broken, and some parts are very flimsy. The parts that are broken my partner thinks he can fix or make stronger, but at the price it is sold at you shouldn't really have to do this.
My daughter (9) admittedly does love it and plays with it and I won't send it back for this reason. I encourage her to play with it gently! I don't think it would withstand the play of a younger child for very long.
I just don't see why they can't make it a bit sturdier - it would be perfect!