This table is so beautiful and I frequently get compliments on it. It is very solid and heavy and will last years. My only complaint is that there are rough spots where your clothing can get snagged as you are reaching for something across the table. I worry my guests will ruin their sweater as they are reaching for the salad bowl. I plan on trying to sand down the rough spots, but it’s a little disappointing that I have to do that on a table this expensive. So, when they say “distressed”, they mean it. Otherwise, it is a great table.