I am so so so impressed with this table!  It is solid, heavy, and very very nice quality.  Even my husband said that he would have thought it was worth double what I paid.  I get compliments all the time on it.  The top is not completely smooth, but feels like sanded down wood.  You could always sand it more, but the texture as it comes shows character.  I would highly recommend this table!  Also, even though on backorder when I purchased, it came in approximately 60 days, which was sooner than expected.