This table is perfect for what I needed.  It is wide enough to hold numerous family pictures, and a regular sized lamp (buffet style lamps not necessarily needed, but would also look lovely).  The table goes very well with the rustic style angel wings I have above it.  Love the shelf below!  Assembly:  This was not difficult at all.  We are elderly, and the two of us had it together in a relatively short period of time.  No parts were missing, and directions were simple and easy to follow.