A 34-in slatted shorea hardwood top sits 13-in off the ground, low enough to line up potted plants under a window and strong enough at 330 lbs to serve as an entryway bench or a low coffee table. Gaps between the boards drain watering runoff and let air reach pot bases instead of trapping moisture underneath. A waterproof teak oil finish seals the grain against rain and sun, so the wood resists swelling and checking outdoors. Planed edges leave no splinters on bare hands or legs, and the whole piece weighs 14.5 lbs in total.