Initially, this piece is pretty. However, the original item picture shows the top surface as almost glossy, but it's not. It's the same material as all the other pieces - wood. My floors are glossier than the surface of This island. This makes me feel it will quickly and easily be damaged so im very glad i bought the warranty coverage. The top piece arrived with a huge scratch close to the center and a chip on the edge. The drawer faces all had cracks on each corner. Needless to say the top and drawers are the last pieces to be assembled so it was not seen until it was all the way put together. I almost regret buying this item. I am waiting on an area rug from Wayfair and am worried about what will arrive!