I am very pleased with this table! The main attraction was the functionality of it. We live in a condo without a true designated dining area. I had been eyeing a very similar table at Crate and Barrel for $700. When I found this table, I was very optimistic. Because I do like the look but I really needed the way it functions (very few tables fold the way this one does) I decided I would rather spend $300 than $700. I ordered the black and walnut color. I am very pleased at how real the top looks. You know it isn't a real wood top when you are sitting at it, but it looks real. My table arrive in one day and undamaged. It is easy to put together. I highly recommend a using or borrowing a drill if you don't have one for one step in the process. Makes it easier. With the drill it probably took us 30ish minutes to unpack - digest the directions - put it together and clean up the packing materials.