PLEASE NOTE: Our items are made by design to be rustic. We hand select our wood with knots and cracks to add character to each piece and may even use special techniques to make them look even more distressed. If you are looking for highly polished smooth furniture and not rustic, then our product may not be what you’re looking for. Although our wood is carefully constructed, sturdy and sanded, it will not be smooth or free of knots and cracks, etc. This is part of the character and a signature of our design. We take great pride in creating a custom piece for each of our customers like we were making it for our own family, but also understand that the rustic, primitive, repurposed look is not everyone’s liking and want you to be pleased with your specially made piece.