You can remove the top by unscrewing the handle.
But what's under the top is not really sexy.
There are two tall wood pillars (made of plywood pieces glued together) to get the handle screws.
All that area has no finish since the top will cover it.
I'm trying to buy it, but he won't sell to me! J/K, there was a local buyer, I believe. Not sure if that went through or not. (And if not, I still want it!)