The color is a matte ebony color and smooth

First, I grappled with buying this same table from the high-end store or online sellers that sell the official version

it is very heavy even for an average strong man

You're starting to see them all over the place and I started to think that it's become so common that maybe I shouldn't buy it

Also, I wanted the black base, so I didn't think that would be as risky as a walnut or other wood grain base, where the difference between an expensive and less expensive version might be more noticeable

The base pieces are solid wood, not particle board