I have no idea who said it was hard to care for . This materila is used outside for stirs , patios etc no major issues . Is it honed ? IMO if honed a sealer should take care of any marks from glassware My question would be is it real stone or fake the price seems cheap to me for that style of base and top in stone.

@User it's from the furniture shop Bassett, and I checked online description it just says "blue stone" with no further details. I will try to call the shop and get some clarification. How much would the price be if it's indeed natural stone?

@Patricia Colwell Consulting I am actually not sure I just checked the website and the only description is "blue stone" and not further details. If it's fake what would the actual material be?

Should find out if natural. C&B references natural bluestone (note price)

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Hi thanks! I also found the Crate and Barrel one online and it’s $3400 USD plus 10% off. Still it’s a big price difference from Basset. I will confirm if it’s naturals stone with the store!

Just buy a black Saarinen table.

https://www.burkedecor.com/products/oak-torsion-black-varnished-dining-table-in-various-sizes?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=31880415969316&variant=31880415969316&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0JiXBhCFARIsAOSAKqDe9vm_thbPivQWx2lYfPgoLdeRLhiSofmbekg7FyrM-sMvUMb-bzkaAtWGEALw_wcB