Excellent value for the money. Quality of wood is very good. Nice weight for a stable grounded table. I like being able to do my own finish, so this table is a win for me. Description said top of table is butcher block style, which I like and of course allows them to patch together the better pieces of wood to avoid knots. I bought two tables and while one of them has a top to fit that description, the other does not. Both are nice, and now that I notice it I wish they matched but not a deal breaker. See pictures of the table tops - still unfinished. My husband put them together and it all seemed pretty easy. The one tip I would add is that when screwing in the shelf (which is the last step) it is best to push the shelf tight against the leg before attaching as otherwise you can get a small gap between leg and shelf.