I ordered this thinking it would work well and hoping it would also swing the top indepedently from the bottom. I could not tell from the description if it did this. When I assembled it which was realatively easy even with my arthritic hands, it did not swing separate from the legs. The handle in the photo controls the verticle raising and lowering. The lowest setting is a bit high for the standard rocker recliner chair I use it next to but still workable. The highest setting is very high and it is apparent that this was designed to work with a bed that raises more than with a chair or sofa, though it can with the latter if a bit high. The bottom wheel area is less high than many of the tables I have seen but still did not fit under my chair. A good and solid product in all, but if you need the top to swivel without the legs not the right choice for you.