We were disappointed to receive this table with a large defect on the side - 14" long dark scratch-like black mark. It looked as dark as a sharpie pen had been used on it but the area had relief to it - so maybe it is a wood defect/burn. Fortunately, the return process was smooth and we had great customer service. 

Be warned also that the color of the table was lighter than it appears on all 4 screens that I viewed it on before buying. More honey tones and not the darker espresso or mahogany tones as they appear to my eye on the screen.