Nice solid wood, and very sturdy. I like the look of it. However, as others have mentioned, the staples on the underside are virtually impossible to remove. In my case, some of the cushioning material is trapped underneath the staples, so if you are at eye level with the top, you see white packing material hanging off the underside. I am still trying to find someone to help me get them out of there, but I'm afraid to damage the table in the process. Very poor packing design. Otherwise, I am happy with it.