I have a 70's house and square kitchen with just 2 sides cabinets. The other corner was planned as an eat-in area and we had a 48" round butcher block table and found we never sat at it. It just collected "stuff". We removed the table and put this in its place. It's wonderfully made. The drawer glides are top notch. It went together fairly easily. Recommend using butcher block oil or oil and wax immediately. Water glasses will create a ring as well as drips will stain the wood top. I generously applied the oil/wax daily for the first week. Periodically I have to do so again. I found the butcher block oil and oil/wax in the local Lowes.