This table is absolutely beautiful!  Have gotten many rave reviews from family and friends.  The color is as pictured and has that brilliant shine you notice.  Only assembly was the legs and trying to get off the straps which were stapled to the underside.  There was a lot of them and we finally just cut the straps as close to the staple as possible as they were impossible for me to remove.  Someone with better tools might have a chance.   The table is very heavy, but does comfortably seat 8 (even a couple more with squishing).  The butterfly opened up and locked very easily. 

Pros: Beautiful color and finish, rich looking, easy assembly
Cons: The packing straps were impossible for us to completely remove