I was looking for a side table that my husband and I could use as tv dinner stand/laptop computer table. If I could change one thing, I would make this table taller so that I could pull it up over my lap/legs when sitting cross legged for a snug fit while dining, or eating. It is still high enough to serve its intended purpose of pulling up close to us while sitting on the sofa. The matte finish is nice, but I expected the gold to have more a shiny sheen to it.  I am considering purchasing another so that we can have a set since it is now on sale.