I've had this table for a few months now and am happy with it as an affordable alternate.  Easy to put together, and easy to add the leaf in,  although with all round tables then it makes it feel a little less stable if you lean on the side furthest from the base. 

There is a slight grey wash that shows in the grains of the oak ad well as between the slats, however the base is just solid,  no grain or grey wash.  Some crumbs get stuck in the grains, but for the most part cleans easily.