Lovely looking table although the wood is lighter than it appears in the photos. I just understand this is due to natural variability but be prepared if you are very particular. The surface is also very smooth but is best described as "bumpy" across the whole table. The nature of the central legs is great for sitting around, just be carefully not to put too much weight on the edges. It sounds like I'm moaning but I really do like it and cant fault the quality, just little things to note that might make a difference to how you use your table.