just decoration. Handcrafted dark oak gives it warmth and substance, with clean contemporary lines that won't compete with your existing pieces. This height works genuinely well for both sofa-side perching and bedside duties, which is harder to nail than it sounds. Style it with a table lamp and a small stack of books, or keep it minimal—the wood grain carries enough visual interest on its own. Fair warning: oak will develop a natural patina over time, which some find character-building and others prefer to seal.