Ooo, I like that table! That's the reaction I get from 90% of my guests when they see this pedestal table. Seats 2 or 3; 4 is invades elbow space but I'm still Very glad I purchased this piece. It's not matte black but rather black with undertones of a rich, dark, expresso brown. Looks heavier than it is yet a sturdy, steady table. The bead detail is crisp & well done. 4 not 5 as there was a small, shallow gouge imperfection on a section of the vertical lip but it's very easy 2miss it. If table was 40" diameter it wld earn a 6! You won'tregret buying this.