I purchased this table along with chairs from another family because I wanted them to coordinate instead of match exactly.  The table seems darker and the chairs considerably lighter than pictured instead of distressed as pictured on the site.  The construction of the table is sturdy and we'll make it work by staining chairs darker.  Requires 2 people to insert & remove leaves unlike my previous table that would just glide with one person.  Leaves must be stored elsewhere when not in use.