I payed around $1400 for a "solid" ash w/slate top dinette with 8 chairs, we have had it around 6 months already the leg has cracked and the wood running down the center of the table between slate pieces, has pieces of paint flaking off with the wood underneath being much lighter. So they either painted it, instead of staining it or it is not solid wood at all. We are very disappointed with the quality of the piece. I would recommend going to another store to purchase your furniture, Oak Express is not worth the inflated price for that cheap quality- go somewhere else. read full review »