This is a beautiful table. I get a lot of compliments on it. It feels “expensive.” I’m normally a middle-of-the-road spender so for me this was a little of a splurge but well worth it. It didn’t disappoint. It’s (literally) heavy but also gives it that substantial look. The pedestal leg is also very pretty. The top isn’t “smooth”- when you run your hand across it, it’s smooth, but there are variations in the wood throughout which create little areas. I think it’s what gives the piece character...just FYI. It comfortably fits six but you could scrunch together for 8 if you had a party or something.