Closed, this table stands 17.5 in tall on a 31.5 in x 16 in footprint. Raised, the top comes up to 23.5 in, a six-inch travel that moves the surface from coffee height to something a person can eat or type at from a sofa without leaning forward. The mechanism doing that work is hydraulic rather than sprung, which is why the motion is smooth, silent and stable through the whole range instead of jumping at the top of the stroke. Because the top spends its life being lifted, tipped and set back down, crash pads are fitted at the corners of the table frame specifically to absorb excessive impact and prevent the damage that repeated hard contact would otherwise cause. Storage is split between a hidden compartment under the lifting top and two open shelves that stay accessible without raising anything, and the shelves clear the ground by a full 6 inches. Load ratings are stated plainly: 22 lbs on the tabletop and 22 lbs on each shelf, which suits everyday items such as laptops, books, remotes and dinnerware rather than heavy equipment. Construction is premium MDF with pine and solid wood, giving a 32-lb assembled table that is stable without being immovable. The style is deliberately modern and simple so it matches various room decors, and it serves equally as a dining table, a working desk or a tea table. Colors are Black, Grey, Brown, Natural and White. Setup is easy and an installation guide is included with one lift top coffee table and one user manual.