I was delighted with these twist tables!  They really have a timeless, elegant appearance with wood as beautiful as shown in the picture. I plan to order more for Christmas gifts. The price was significantly less than similar items I had seen in the Viva Terra catalogue. They were sanded well and I rubbed them with lemon oil to give a nice patina. I also put 3 coats of matte polyurethane on the tops so they're now user-friendly. I recommend these without reservation.