The table is very sturdy and well made, but the finish seems very inconsistent. it was describes as distressed, but it is solid black with what appear to be finger prints of "distressed color". the only spots distressed are the corners and a few edges and that may have been from the shipping process, as the box arrived in very poor condition after waiting a month to receive the item. i am pleased with the table length, as i have a very large entryway and this does a nice job of filling a wall.