This table is gorgeous. Allow me to make a suggestion. Full disclosure- my husband and I sold our 110 year old house 4 years ago, downsized to a contemporary home on the lake. We have had lots of experience with caring for wood. When you purchase this table do the suggested cleaning then put Howard’s Feed-N-Wax all over the surfaces, buff off. This will stop cracking and keep the wood from drying out. Do this about once a month. Your table will be beautiful for many years to come.