This is a nice configuration of an informal dining table which is roughly as high as a kitchen countertop. This set comes in handy in informal eating areas where there isnt a separate dining room. To function well, it has to be high enough so that there is enough clearance space above the knees of those who gather round to eat or chat. This has almost 36 inches but the bottle rack underneath takes up space. It’s still possible to be able to dine comfortably. But this is not a 5-piece set like the name implies.