this table, and another just like it, sit at the ends of two sofas in our living room. I left the shelf, which is removable,off of one of the tables so that it would sit over the top of, and hide, a home surround subwoofer. It is a pretty, well finished item that requires minor assembly (legs and bottom shelf). the tables compliment a mission table we also bought from this vendor. The three pieces compliment our entertainment center and other wood furniture in our living room.