I have had this table for about a year now. I absolutely love it!! I had to wait around 8 months for it to come back into stock and it was worth the wait. It does have a very light protective coating over the wood which is fantastic for me because I have three small children. I don't have to worry about it ruining the wood because a water cup got left or food got spilled on it. It was worth every penny and I have received several compliments on it. The only negative thing that I can say about it is that the wood underneath the main level does separate and come apart but it does not seem to be affecting its integrity. If you are on the fence, it is a fantastic table! Adding a real life photo for all the Mamas. It gets heavy use but has maintained it's beauty.