This is a high quality and great looking table!  Smooth surface, good size, and stable.  I bought the larger size which is supposed to fit 8 people but with the legs where they are, I can see it being a bit of an awkward / tight fit.  The wood grain in mine happened to line up very symmetrically which also made it look a bit strange, but I'm getting used to it.  I think every table varies so it all depends on your luck / taste. Overall the table makes a good statement in a home with a modern or traditional look (or even industrial with a spin).