Nice table!  I was looking for a table that would expand but was still narrow!  This table is 38 inches wide which was perfect for my needs!  It was very hard for me to find a table that was only 38 inches wide!  This was the ONLY one I could find!  It was pricey including the 8 chairs I wanted but I had no choice!  But it is a nice table other than the distressing - too bad they had to do that to such a beautiful table.  It is what it is!