I read all the reviews not his table and I was in between whether or not to order. So glad I did, very sturdy, we did have to add a metal shim, but with any pedestal table (even mob solid mahogany 14 seater dinning table).  Someone mentioned in a review they did not believe it was real wood, it is real wood!!! You have to look at the design top and and underneath to see how they pieced the table together. It has a very rustic-cottage chair and goes well with the chairs I ordered.  The top is somewhat textured bc it is real, has a coating on it to protect from liquid. But it is not shiny.  I have received several compliments on the table. MOST important...size 54" round, sits 4 extremely comfortable, sits 6 very comfortable, 8 can get around with the not oversized chairs.  This is the perfect kitchen table size for the area I needed in my kitchen with the full length bay window.