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DO NOT PURCHASE

This table cannot be used as a dining table. I was advised by furniture repairman that you cannot place drinking glasses or dishes that may have condensation, use spray cleaners, or even wipe with damp cloth, as this could cause wetness to migrate to the seams and cause raised "bubbles" which is the... particle board (MDF) expanding from liquid no matter how minute. And no matter how careful you are, it will happen, as I can attest to. I have been a fanatic trying to avoid this. The only way for this table not to be ruined is to not use it and only have it for show. I have barely use it to dine and this has still happened. So I can only imagine the poor condition it would be in if it would be used on a daily basis! The only solution, other than not to use it, is to put tablecloth on at all times, defeating the purpose of owning this beautiful table. You cannot get custom glass or plastic/vinyl topper because the mirror inserts are beveled and a flat surface is needed to put on a protective topper. Also, the wood is VERY SOFT (description states hardwood) and even when putting chairs in carefully, it too easily touches the pedestal bases causing indentation marks. Lastly, 6 chairs do not fit properly pushed in around table (even with leaf in, as pedestal bases remain in same position) so the chairs protrude out and are in the way and just looks awful. I'm very surprised there are not several reviews to describe what I have tried to describe, and wonder if others have had the common sense not to purchase this table.