It is a sturdy table and works great as a wedge between a couch and chair or two chairs. It is not distressed but arrived with four small indentations on the edge of each top that line up perfectly with each other. I reported the defect and was sent a replacement, but the marks were present on the new piece as well. It appears that it may have been a manufacturing error prior to the finish being applied because they are smooth and slightly visible. Wayfair applied a discount and I was able to purchase wood putty to match to help hide the small imperfections.