It is really beautiful and good quality, easy to put together, my only complaint is that it looked darker online and now doesn't go with rest of the wood so forcing me to buy another tv stand that complements the table but otherwise very happy, also the 2 slabs of wood dod not match 100% but with one on the bottom and other ontop you don't notice it...do check sizes as this same coffee table comes in 2 sizes and I am so glad I purchased the larger one..very rustic but no splinters as they have varnished it decently well.  This is real wood so is worth the money for sure - I paid $500 something and no regrets.