Well, it's finally done...I think it came out pretty well! I plan to write a lengthy blog post about the project (with better pictures) and will share that when it is done.
The top is a pair of book matched Chinese Chestnut slabs.
The bow ties are walnut that I had lying around.
Finish is simple: ~8 coats of semi-gloss poly.
The base is mostly 2" square tubing.
Final dimensions are 90" x 36"-44" x 29.5" (although height might eventually change a bit, depending upon chair selection).
Thanks again to all of the advice from everyone throughout this project.
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