This table is the exact look I was going for. It is a very sturdy table. People can sit at the ends while it is fully closed and still have enough overhang to eat and not bump knees. I can fit 2 of my chairs on each side between the pedestals. I love that the leaves are stored inside the table. They top just slides out on a rail system and they pull right up. Very easy. The top is mostly smooth, I scraped off a few rough spots after I got a splinter. The top was not cut from one solid piece, I was hoping the pieces would flow from one half of the table to the other, but they do not. It’s not a big deal because it’s dark enough that it doesn’t stick out much. Overall, I’m very happy with my purchase.