I like the design...I have tables like that, but with no outlets. I can see why it is appealing, but it looks like an accident waiting to happen. It's inevitable that something will get spilled some day and cause a short circuit. There's a reason receptacles like that are not allowed in kitchen counters; and, even though this is different, it still doesn't seem advisable. I wonder if those tables are even UL listed, and I suspect that they are not GFCI. Even if you don't put drinks on it, what is the likelihood someone else in the family might, or a visitor, or a child, or someone at a social gathering? I'm voting no.

Tables aren't covered by the electrical code. It would be absolutely illegal if this were a permanent structure such as a countertop.

Thanks for the feedback. I canceled the order earlier today. Even though I really like the idea of this table, it just seemed like a terrible idea.

Ron. I know tables aren't covered by the electrical code...I was just making an analogy between a table and a countertop from a functional/spill standpoint. But as an electrical device, with a receptacle and metal construction, I presume it should be UL listed, and I wonder if it really is.

That could be handy,, though I'm leery about the receptacle placement, too.

It reminds me of something that friends of my parents had when I was a pup, and fascinated by such things. It was a white-painted metal roll-around 2-shelf cart they mostly used in their dining room. It had a receptacle with a long power cord, though it was attached to the side, rather than the top. They used it to cook tableside in an electric skillet (remember those?). I also recall a time they had their giant percolator on it for coffee service.

I'd be totally fine with it if the outlets were on the side instead of the top. Anyway, there are outlets on the floor below the couch so it's not much less convenient to use those instead, that's what I put them there for.

I agree that side placement would make this entirely different from a safety standpoint. Glad you have other options.