I'm glad it's not just me. I bought the benchwright rectagle table in Mahogany 10 years ago. It's held up beautifully. I just received the round, benchwright in Sea Drift and I can't believe the difference. I thought maybe it was the Sea Drift color. But I guess not. You can just tell it's not 100% wood. And the finish is so bumpy that it actually hurts my elbows sitting at the table. The mahogany top had a softness to it.
Get your act together Pottery Barn! They have nerve with their prices!
Q