This table is very sturdy and beautiful.  We bought benches for the ends to fit two people when we have holiday dinners.  Will be getting a clear vinyl to protect the top.  Too bad they don’t sell matching chairs for this table, we purchased carless slat backed chairs in oak to match but they are way lighter and don’t match the table.  I purchased some seat covers to hopefully improve the look of table and chairs together.  The table is beautiful though.