The top and apron are both detailed with a half round molding.  This piece was designed by the client to compliment his Jefferson Lap Desk. Its proportions follow the golden ratio, a common proportion found all throughout the natural world.

The entire piece contains no metal hardware.  The top has a cove molding attached to its underside which acts as a hinge against the rounded inside edge of the apron.  The inside of the leg has steps carved out to give the top slant multiple adjustments from flat to a 30* angle. 

The toes are capped with rosewood and lined with boxwood stringing to match the same design element on the Jefferson Lap Desk.