A cross base is what holds this 46.5-in oval table steady. Instead of four separate legs that each need the floor to be level, the acacia wood members meet and brace through the centre, spreading load through a single connected foundation. On an oval top that is the right answer, because weight set near either narrow end still transfers back to the middle rather than levering one corner up off the ground. The top is oval tempered glass in black, and the shape does two jobs. Its curved edge avoids bumps for anyone moving past a 46.5-in by 28-in table in a tight walkway, and it adds appeal that a plain rectangle does not have. Tempered glass is also the practical choice for a surface at shin and elbow height: it stays heat-resistant when a hot mug lands on it, scratch-resistant under keys and ceramics, and easy to clean with a single wipe. Underneath, the solid wood frame is what allows a 110-lb large bearing capacity from a table weighing only 24.5 lbs, with acacia legs and plywood and MDF elements carrying the structure at 18.5 in high. Adjustable foot pads finish the base: each screws up or down to adapt to an uneven floor and enhance stability, which matters more on a cross base than on independent legs because the whole frame moves as one piece. The spacious tabletop leaves plenty of room for decorations and sundries. It goes together easily with the included instructions and hardware.