UPDATE: 6 years later, and this table is still strong, HOWEVER, the varnish was apparently terrible quality, and within 3 years, the table top deteriorated; showing swirls and areas of missing black paint. We don’t have pets, it’s just my husband and I, so the table doesn’t get used heavily or, would have been easily damaged. Also, the wood splintered on many of the chairs. I’ve only used a natural wood honey wax cleaner on it with no abrasives. You cannot put, or get liquid on this table— it will permeate. Just some important information if you were looking for a quality wood table that would last you and your family many, many years. We have to refinish this entire table now.