5 star because it is the right size, looks great in low light, and this is a tough size to find, and because it matches our cherry finished chairs really well and extends to fit a cozy 8, and the price is right. 3 star because the veneer is thin and looks a little cheap in bright light, has a glue chip on one end and 1/2 the surface is significantly rougher than the other half, but not bad enough to return to it.