Pros Very sturdy. Lots of room inside to put pillows, board games, etc. Time-consuming, but fairly straightforward to put together.

Cons two top pieces have different wood patterns and won’t line up together when the top is down…if you’re bothered by things like that. Also, when you push down to close the lift top, it slams down once it gets past the halfway point. You have to be mindful when you close it, in case you have any delicate glassware, or something, on top that might be affected by the sudden slam.