I've been waiting for this table to come back in stock for months because I knew it was just what I want, and I was right! It's VERY well built with REAL wood - all of it. It was easy to put together and came with everything included that you need. The gear mechanism to pull it apart and add the leaf is good quality too. I am extremely pleased, and this was definitely worth the wait. Closed, it fits 3 full sized chairs nicely. Extended, it will comfortably fit 6. The base and apron is WHITE white. The top is standard butcher block color. I LOVE LOVE it!