This is a BEAUTIFUL table. I am so happy with this. It is SOLID wood. The oak finish is gorgeous. The black stain is such a nice finish. Without the extender, you could possibly fit 6 chairs. 4 chairs will fit with a TON of room!! With the extender, you could probably fit 8 people! Assembly was super simple and straightforward. The seams are flush and the extender goes in and out very easily. My only complaint is that there are no matching chairs to purchase, although it shouldn’t be hard to find some that match. I am very satisfied with this beautiful, sturdy, well-made table.