Love this table in the linen white finish. As many reviews have already stated, the finish is a painted finish where you can see the brush strokes.  The brush strokes do not take away from the piece.  The base is a silver finished metal which is why I purchased this table.  It is casual yet elegant, classic in styling yet different with the metal base.  It was heavy to work with to put together. You will need two people to lift and flip once it is put together, but it is not difficult to assemble.