Really liked this for a more unusual end table.  Good for a lamp, but that's about it, which is fine for us.  Like the natural wood, and the artsy-ness of it.  Have had for about a year now and it hasn't faded, discolored, etc. and there are no unsightly cracks as others have said.  An occasional light rubbing with a furniture oil enhances and keeps it from drying out

Pros: aestetically pleasing
Cons: none