We'd been searching for a table for YEARS and could never find exactly what we wanted. Turns out, this table is PERFECT! The color is beautiful, craftsmanship is excellent and it is SOLID. Our favorite part is the WAY it extends - each end of the table pulls out individually, so you can add just one extension, rather than both, if you want. Only draw back is that the extensions can't be store under the table, but if that's the only drawback who cares?! We LOVE this table and can't wait to host holidays, birthday parties, etc. with our family and friends gathered around it!