These tables are serving their purpose as I bought them for use with a trade show booth. The “red oak” is actually a light walnut color with a very VERY slight undertone of red. Not enough to make me dislike the color at all. I think it looks nice actually. The barstools are a true walnut and they work together fairly well. It’s obvious that the tables aren’t real wood and they look a little cheap up close. I wouldn’t use these in my house, since I prefer the look of real wood but I think many people would be happy with them, especially for the price.