We bought this table to fit a specific space in our new apartment. Upon delivery, we discovered that there are several gouges in the surface of the tabletop & leaf - all deep enough to hold a coin upright. After revisiting the store we noticed that this was by design (the floor model was a lighter color and the gouges were strategically obscured by decor and marketing materials).

Intentionally creating gouges into a piece of furniture that is meant to hold food and beverages (therefore prone to spills and requiring regular cleaning) means that liquids will seep into those gouges and will eventually cause the wood to expand and warp.

Make sure you fully examine the floor model before you buy.