I’m surprised at how rough the surface is.  Not all of the joints have a finished look as the leg notches the shelves fit into are not uniform in size. Both of the nightstands I bought feel sturdy and durable. These are ‘teak’ stained pine. I could smell the stain when I opened the box, but it immediately dissipated.  The first 2 photos are of the top surface of one nightstand; the next two are front views of where one of the shelves fits into the legs notches; and the last 2 pictures are of the 2 different table tops, demonstrating the variation in surfaces.