This table is a very beautiful, sturdy hardwood. However, it has a very rough, almost unfinished top. Some of the top seemed smooth, like it was finished appropriately but other spots were so rough, that you could get a splinter from them. It also had some holes were there were knots, which is cool and rustic, but not for a dining room table. Anything spilled would get into the hole and cause problems. This table would be extremely hard to clean. Unfortunately, I will be returning this because of the finish.