It's a very nice, solid table, but not quite what I was expecting. The top does not have much sheen and there are a few rough spots. The live edge was stained on the open grain so it's very dark, dull and has some roughness to it. I'm going to try some light sanding and see if that improves the look of the edge. At some point I'll probably refinish the top, too. That said, I still recommend it. It's a solid table and I purchased the bench, too (waiting for delivery today). I love the look with the chairs I also bought on Wayfair.