A large thick polished stainless steel base loosely shaped like an N anchors whatever size glass you choose to put on it. We feel a thick 3/4"" top nicely balances the heaviness of the base. This piece is very contemporary but we have used it in a more transitional setting and it looked wonderful. Eclectic is an overused word in decorating but that is exactly the look we achieved. It does not just have to be a Miami Vice look to work. The company making these consoles has perfected welding and polished stainless to an art. Warranted to meet or exceed industry standards.