I saw this table in a local store and fell in love with it. Wayfair had it much cheaper and fast and free shipping, so I ordered it and it was exactly what I wanted. I figured the bench would be perfect for our young children. Well, we do love it, but it is not exactly kid friendly! The ebony/black surface is impossible to keep clean. The tops of the chairs have fingerprints all over them constantly and milk and food splatters are all over the legs of chairs and table. The wood surface itself is nice but scratches easy. I know that's to be expected with real wood, but it is pretty soft wood and I was disappointed by the extent of scratching in just a few months of owning it.