This is a well made and handsome tray. The reversable function is quite handy. You can put it on your lap or on a table or other surface. It's just the right size to serve a dinner plate and a smaller bread or fruit plate wiih salt and pepper and utensils. I don't put liquids on any tray because I spill them too often. If it's on your lap and you sneeze... oops! I have used it for my laptop computer as well... it works great across your lap or any other surface. The acacia wood is real and it's very pretty.