I was hesitant about purchasing such a big piece of furniture online, so I contacted customer service to get a few more details on the coloring of the table. They were very helpful and even contacted to warehouse to confirm the color. The table has a darker brown finish than the grey-ish tone shown on the website. It's slightly distressed with smooth top and overall more than I expected. It's a solid and beautiful piece of furniture. We are using it in our formal and it looks great.