This is a coffee Table with a large storage area under a dinning table top that pulls up and goes down with hydraulic arms. The "wood" is a type of MDF and any over tightening with a screw will result in a blown out area so do yourself a favor and glue every single screw. There is no work around for the wheels being not suited for carpet but I have been in contact with the seller and they seem to want to fix the issue plus it comes with feet you can screw in that work just fine or replace them with something different. What I am left with looks real nice and works as intended. After adding the aftermarket wheels and glue this is a great and versatile coffee table.