When deciding on this end table, I was hoping that I was able to use it as a bed/couch desk for my 13-inch laptop. As you can see from the photos, it works quite nicely. It is relatively tall (a few inches taller than our bed), so we are able to slide it underneath both our bed and couch without any problems. In person, the overall table looks like the display photo. I was actually surprised that at its size; it is larger/wider than I imagined. The marble is subtle, but you can still tell that marble is the intended designed when looking at it from afar. Personally, I prefer the muted/washed out look of the marble - see pictures for a more accurate representation. The gold is more brassy/dull than the picture, but it isn't a big enough difference to bother me. The table is sturdy, which makes it heavier; however, it is not too heavy to easily carry. I'm happy with the end table, and I would love if it was available in other metals (like silver) for other parts of my home.