Ordered this because it was a good price and it was the least expensive thing I could find that had a cool farmhouse look and was not too expensive. We have young kids and we wanted something with a rustic finish that would not show every scratch and fingerprint. This table is awesome! Its very heavy, which is a good thing, I think, and it was easy enough for my husband to put together alone. It seats 6 people comfortably. FYI- The black marks/lines that you see on it are actually indentations in the wood, so its not a completely smooth finish, but again, I was looking for something a little rustic to begin with. We've had this table a few weeks now and its been a great casual dining table for our family. I love it!