This product has a significant design flaw that cannot be detected until it is completely assembled. The lifting mechanism does not work smoothly and one has to grasp it directly in the middle of the panel that lifts up to get it to lift at all. Once the part of the table that lifts is up, it's not stable. In addition the black version of the table is not very attractive. It looks like an inexpensive box.The worst part,however,is that the flaw in the lifting mechanism can't be detected until the table is completely assembled which means that in order to return it, the whole thing must be disassembled.The manufacturer offers no other solution nor do they offer to refund any portion of the original cost. Because of this I would advise prospective customers TO NOT PURCHASE THIS ITEM.