I wanted to love this based on all the reviews but I do like it a lot.  I had a prior island and the dimensions to this were slightly bigger which is what I wanted but for some reason it is smaller. It is shorter than normal counter height. The width and length  is based on the base and not the actual top which is what I expected. The quality of the wood seems good. Some imperfections as described but more than. I expected. The granite had a couple scratches. All in all, not worth the pain of returning. Love the look and the color but needed something a little bigger. I love that is came assembled and the delivery people were wonderful!!!