Twelve inches deep keeps this table out of the traffic lane beside a sofa while the 23.5 in length still holds a lamp and a drink. The bottom shelf measures 21 x 9.5 in with 17.5 in of open height above it, which takes magazines standing upright rather than lying flat. It sits 3 in off the floor. Capacity is 110 lbs on top and 44 lbs on the shelf, with a total weight of 17 lbs in engineered wood. Black finish hides marks in a household where the table gets daily use, and the compact depth suits a rental.