The material list on this table is short: tempered glass, and nothing else. There is no wood frame to swell, no metal legs to work loose, and no fasteners to retighten after a year, which is why a piece measuring 40 in by 19.5 in by 13.5 in weighs 57 lbs on the scale and is rated to carry up to 300 lbs of load. Strength here comes from the thickness and the temper of the glass itself rather than from a structure hidden underneath it. Every edge is finished smooth and non-angular. That matters more on glass than on any other material, because a raw glass arris is both a cutting hazard and the point where a chip starts. Rounding the profile removes the sharp line at shin height and gives the table a reliable and safe use experience for anyone moving past it, which is worth having on a low table at 13.5 in that sits below eye level. Visually the appeal is that there is nothing to look at. Clear tones make the table a perfect match with any furniture already in the space, because it takes on the colour of whatever surrounds it instead of competing with a rug or a sofa. A glass surface also lets light and floor show straight through, so the footprint reads far smaller than 40 in and a compact space does not feel any more crowded than before. The clean, bright, elegant style suits a living room in particular. Strong and durable tempered glass is what gives it years of use. Specification: Color: Transparent; Material: Tempered glass; Overall Dimensions: 40” x 19.5” x 13.5” (L x W x H); Net Weight: 57 lbs; Weight Capacity: 300lbs; Matching Recommend: 75362109; Box Qty: 1; Rounded Edges: Yes