Before buying, I read other reviews about this table. I was a little concerned about the pedestal bases being something other than wood, and I was concerned about the stability. But I find this to be a great piece of furniture. I placed my order on Tuesday, the week before Christmas and expected to take delivery no sooner than 4 weeks. Two days later I received a call from the delivery service to make arrangements to have it delivered right into my dining room on Christmas eve day! We noticed that the box in which it arrived was a little battered, and there was some damage on the underside of the table. An online chat with customer service followed by me sending a few photos of the damage resulted in a very quick discount to compensate. The table was easy to assemble and it's very sturdy. Also, one really has to closely examine the pedestal bases to tell that they're not wooden. They look great. The table separates smoothly for easy installation of the extra leaf. I paired it with 8 Christopher Knight Home Ivory Fabric Dining Chairs in a tufted cream, purchased here on Great Offer Stock. They're very comfortable, and provide the perfect touch of soft elegance with this rustic table.