Beautiful table! My bf and I went back and forth with 2 tables from this site and finally decided that this one made more sense for our space. While it is smooth on top, it is textured. Well made and solid wood with the metal details underneath. The removable leaf has to be stored elsewhere, but that wasn't an issue for us. We did not purchase the matching chairs because we wanted to deviate from making it too farmhouse- not our style. Overall, love this table and can't wait to purchase more from Birch Lane and their family of sites. Always exceptional customer service!!