I purchased this to place in the corner behind my husbands large recliner since he was always bumping into our old table when he reclined.  It is made of quality Asian hardwood and is very well finished to accept paint or stain with no sanding required.  The table is well made, sturdy and easy to put together.  I like having the ability to finish it myself.  The small drawer and bottom shelf give extra storage space.  I'm actually going to order a second one.  Keep in mind this is a very small accent table. Good value for the price.The table is bare so it must be sealed, painted or stained.