Beautiful, heavy piece.  The lift top is an added bonus!  Comes up to the perfect height for the average size person.  Very smooth mechanism; easy to lift and put back down.  Insanely easy to install; 12 bolts with an included Allen wrench/hex key.  I was able to do it by myself, however quicker with two people.  Need more storage, no problem!  Add baskets underneath (no taller than 9” baskets) each.  LOVE!