This table is absolutely beautiful.  The base is heavy and very solid and the metal bar that spans between the two bases just adds that touch of rustic elegance for my farmhouse look!  The top is not solid wood and I knew that when I purchased it, so I just am careful to use the table for dining. One leaf did come damaged from the straps inside the box being too tight, but other than that the package was delivered on time with a heads up from the delivery company!