Solid wood, stable on its legs, and beautiful. The wood grain is visible even in the deep cherry finish, which glows with a warm reflective quality. It is not difficult to assemble but does require patience and dexterity; what I mean is it is a heavy solid wood table and even though small, one must balance the table top on its side while attaching legs (and then the shelf!). It can be done alone (I, a petite female did it!) if one possesses some upper body strength and is not easily frustrated. Sometimes the little Allen wrench slips from the screw top! Also, please assemble in bright light because you will need to attach the legs and screws into dark corners (angles) of the table! When it was assembled, I was thrilled. This was my second Laurent piece (I also purchased the companion console table, which is exquisite, though doubly difficult in assembly.). It is classic, classy, adds elegance to any room, and utilitarian.
Elegant and Utilitarian
Solid wood, stable on its legs, and beautiful. The wood grain is visible even in the deep cherry finish, which glows with a warm reflective quality. It is not difficult to assemble but does require patience and dexterity; what I mean is it is a heavy solid wood table and even though small, one must balance the table top on its side while attaching legs (and then the shelf!). It can be done alone (I, a petite female did it!) if one possesses some upper body strength and is not easily frustrated. Sometimes the little Allen wrench slips from the screw top! Also, please assemble in bright light because you will need to attach the legs and screws into dark corners (angles) of the table! When it was assembled, I was thrilled. This was my second Laurent piece (I also purchased the companion console table, which is exquisite, though doubly difficult in assembly.). It is classic, classy, adds elegance to any room, and utilitarian.