If you are on the fence about purchasing this sideboard don't be. It is so nice and looks elegant in our dining area. Our home is small and instead of redoing our kitchen cabinets and adding a coffee bar we chose this sideboard. It took my handy husband 4 hours to assemble. Assembling most items purchased for assembly are never fast and usually take patience. The wood looks rich and we are very happy with the quality. Drawers have nice slides and to top it off - drawers and doors have soft closure. Sooo worth the price.  The top is wood and is smooth, although it looks like reclaimed (I think that is the term) has markings on it, but it is smooth finish. It is also a darker brown. In some reviews it looks almost black.  It looks very rich. 
Two weeks later. 
Had a wonderful complement on our new sideboard. They thought it was always a part of our kitchen and fit in there so perfectly. We love it!