I like wooden mills for their looks and feel, but every one I've had as eventually become very gummy on the outside, unpleasant to hold, and impossible to clean. If that weren't enough of a problem, moisture also attacked the bottom where the mechanism was, which then tended to clog.
For kitchen use, give me metal or plastic. For the table, where they're not handled with wet hands or set on a wet counter -- wood is great.
You can't beat an Atlas for looks, longevity, or function.
BDL