I have ordered four of these tables over the past year, and I love them. The photo showing the full table is the latest one I ordered. The close ups show the top of a table that has been on my porch over a year. To preserve the tops from rain and snow, I oil the tops of the tables every month or so. I use cutting board oil but any mineral oil should work. I just pour a bit of oil on the top and rub it in with a paper towel. It takes less than 5 minutes to oil four tables.