Well, got frustrated waiting for the varnished one to be in stock, so ordered the wax one. Big mistake with typical 4yr old in the house, first day had a pen run down the middle and gloss lipstick on- but, I kinda like it, solid and pretty. Covered in family knocks and bumps it has taken on an authentic look, perfect height for putting feet up on, (recently read secrets to a happy life and buying a coffee table you can easily put your feet up on is one of the secrets ;) )