I have been looking for a solid wood table this size for a long time, I looked at so many and kept coming back to this one. I am so pleased with it! I was nervous ordering a table without seeing it in person but reading the reviews was helpful! I added three coats of matte lacquer to the top before using because I have three kids and didn't want to worry about it getting scratched, but the finish it came with was very nice, I just wanted to make it more durable. I love the color, simplicity and the fact that is is solid wood.