Overall it's very solid and sturdy, and it looks nice. Upon closer inspection, the texture of the surface is very rough in certain spots and there are some small holes and gaps where food will most likely end up getting stuck. I get the natural look, but it has to be useful as a family dinner table. We spent a lot of time looking for a table and we landed on this one. All things considered, I think we're still satisfied with our purchase, but this table is not perfect.