NOT WOOD!! Pedestal is made of some resin with a thin laminate to simulate wood. My jaw dropped when I saw this. On top of that, it's designed for failure; the way the chairs hit the pedestal, it's certain that the chipping of the laminate will happen - a matter of time. Wayfair should NOT sell stuff like this, it's truly a way to scam customers. See picture. I will be calling Wayfair and ask for a refund. Furniture should last well more than a year or two!!