i'm surprised you didnt ask the seller. it had to be pretty egregious to warrant gluing a plate to the top.... a knot with a serious depression, cigarette burns, could be anything.

perhaps you could consider flipping the whole thing over and using the other side?

What paint it NO!! that is NOT what you want to do!! This is a rustic table as you will ruin the look!! Paint!! Really people on here!! Yes you can take off but it might be routed in, which will be a problem. That is weird that it is there as maybe a flaw in the wood right there.

Ken

I happen to like the tray being at the end. In the middle would look odd.

The legs are more of an issue to me - they look too flimsy for such a sturdy top.

I would embrace - such a great garage sale find - I would have bought both !

Why do you adhere a big 'ole tile to an engineered stone countertop? To cover up a big 'ole burn mark. Why do you adhere a plate to a live edge coffee table? To cover up some natural funk.

HI -- Mountain MT -- don't panic .. I think she said she painted the plate that is on it and not painting the table . Relax ! Remove the plate because wood can be refinished and resin can fill any deep holes or cracks if needed . Actually all the cracks and bumps and bruises are part of the character of the wood . Find some better legs ... maybe a chrome base which you can get from any upholsters or on-line . Are you sure you like this table ? I think I would put it out on the patio .

Hey lefty! Yes as the legs look a little small and different for that type of table. The builder of this must have had a reason for the plate as others say What is that for! If it is just adhered to the top, take it off and you can sand it down to re finish it! If painting the plate only what color? Look at the feature, is the wood the main feature or the plate?

Ken

I don't see how you could ruin the table by removing the plate. Worst case scenario you just have to put a nicer plate on whatever is underneath.

HI -- Hey Ken .. just giving you a bad time .. respectfully ! That table looks like it would work in one of your projects ! When all else fails then get a pottery artist to make a cool and rustic looking platter or tile for the table ... a place to put the Tea or Coffee pot when entertaining .