Love my table! Delivery was fast,and the guys who put it together were so nice and courteous!They had it together in no time,and were respectful/careful  of my floors and my home! They even carried my old table outside for me,as I am a senior living alone! ....As others have stated, the table top is rather delicate so I did end up getting a glass top for it,(grandkids!) but if you don't want to do that I would suggest a couple of good coats of wax! The base is gorgeous! A very heavy,sturdy,well made table! The top is more white than linen,at least on mine, and mine is void of 'any distressing'...I put felt coasters under the legs, so it can easily be moved without damaging my hardwood floors and because it is so heavy.Base is a lighter silver than the picture shows, but is slightly antiqued and not overly bright...Perfect for my little space!!!  Thank you soooo much!!