I received this table six days after placing my order. Overall I am extremely pleased with this item. One of the legs did have several small scratches which I fixed with a furniture marker. I was able to assemble the table with out any assistance, but I would definitely recommend getting help to place the table top on the base. The base of the table I received was black with a semi-gloss finish. The glass table top is extremely heavy and thick with an almost black polished edge. Note: The edge is not beveled. The table is large enough to accommodate up to four chairs. I would not place more than four chairs around this particular table.