Recently remodeled our beach house and wanted a smaller table inside since everyone eats most of the time on the deck overlooking the water. This was the perfect size to accommodate 4 adults and more if they're grandkids. I did put a couple coats of satin finish polyurethane on just the top and edges of the table. The wood is somewhat natural and unfinished except for the stain and (in my opinion) any spills that were greasy or oily (french fries, hamburgers, mustard, ketchup, etc.) might be somewhat be absorbed into the wood. Plus the polyurethane makes for easy clean up and wipe down. Great table, simple, easy to assemble the legs, pretty solid, meets all of our needs and doesn't cost a fortune. Just what we were looking for!