Two load ratings are published for this table rather than one, and the gap between them is the point. The tabletop alone takes 200 lbs, while the complete structure is rated at 290 lbs across both levels, so the bottom shelf is not an afterthought ledge but a second working surface with real capacity behind it. That shelf measures 40 in x 18 in x 15 in, nearly the full 43 in x 20 in x 19 in footprint, giving genuine room to separate and organize items by level instead of piling everything on top. What carries those numbers is carbon steel rather than a wooden apron. Triangular metal reinforcing frames sit at the corners where a rectangular frame wants to fold into a parallelogram, and a crossbar spans the bottom to tie the legs together, which together are what make the table wobble-free rather than merely heavy. In the white and gold finish the steel is the whole look: the X-shaped metal accents read as gilded lines against pale boards, giving a classic styling rather than the rustic feel of the darker options. Corners are rounded to avoid accidental bumps at shin height, protective pads under each foot keep the floor free of scratches, and the surface wipes clean so daily maintenance is a cloth. The assembled table weighs 36 lbs in all. Finishes are Rustic Brown with Black, Rustic Oak with Black and White with Gold. Assembly is required and the box holds one coffee table with one user guide. Specification: Color: Rustic Brown & Black/Rustic Oak & Black/White & Gold; Material: Engineered Wood Carbon Steel; Overall Dimensions: 43" x 20" x 19"; Size of Bottom Shelf: 40" x 18" x 15"; Load Capacity of Tabletop: 200 lbs; Overall Load Capacity: 290 lbs; Net Weight: 36 lbs; Assembly Required: Yes; Box Qty: 1; Package Includes: 1 x Coffee Table 1 x User Guide