Solid piece of furniture, easy to assemble,smooth surface. Really like the drawer to hide the little things like remote control, notebook and pen, just right height to put beside my recliner. I like the contemporary design. I like the table pushed to the front or the chair arm, I can leave pile of books on back and my tea on the front  where it is easy to reach. I imagine if I pushed table  to the rear of the chair there may be room for a small lamp but that wouldn't leave much stuff within easy reach..I leave newpapers and magizines on the bottom shelf. Because it has open legs it doesn't seem to leave additional since of bulk beside the recliner. Would advise a floor lamp not a table lamp.