This table is excellent quality for this price point. It is very heavy, solid wood, and the finish is beautiful. It's textured but not rough (crumbs will not get stuck in the crevices). I think it's slightly darker in person but still pretty true to the photo. It ships in two separate packages and is easy to put together. I do wish the tabletop were twice the thickness, but I'm sure that would increase the price point. Note: Our first table top came with missing parts, but as usual Wayfair's customer service is top-notch and they sent the replacement parts straight away. It's a lovely table!