I use it as my table while watching TV. It has a good height. That's why I chose this one. Enough to fit a large plate or a cup of tea and desert. Can be used for other purposes too. Even prettier in person than on picture. I like it that there is an opening in it. You can even put your foot at the base of it. If you have a pet, I am sure a pet would be fascinated with it. A cat or a small dog would probably experiment with going through it's opening. And it looks elegant and organic.