Dining Table

All, my first post in this extensive and very informative forum. My wife and I saw this magnificent table that we fell in love with. Unfotrunately outside our budget, however, I've always been handy with wood from a young age, although for the last 15 years I have not pursued it as a hobby. I am looking to start again, however, would like to focus in rustic hand-made furniture.
This would be a great project to make a start with.

I would like your opinion on the following;

1. What kind...

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