This table is taller than standard by 1-2". This worked for us because our chairs fit under, but it something to consider especially if you are not tall. I was pleasantly surprised with how good this table looks. There is both some white and black rubbed into the wood grain, and the top is stained a bit darker towards the edges which all gives it a somewhat rustic look. Ours arrived with some of the veneer cracking along the edge that others reported, but it's not noticeable. Definitely the bargain of the year, we usually buy more high-end furniture but this was a good fit for the room.