I could not be more happy with this table! The wood is beautifully stained, it is sturdy, and the extension is just genius for these days of social distancing. It was a little tricky to put together but nothing that a little brain power couldn't handle. We actually ended up reading the instruction backwards to understand how the extensions were stored. Once we got that, it went up quickly. If you are hesitating about the slats versus a solid table, don't let this deter you. It is so beautifully made and we couldn't be happier with our purchase!