I’ve got some experience with both! Custom woodworking can create a beautiful and unique centerpiece, but a steel table has its own advantages. In my kitchen, I chose a stainless steel table and it’s been amazing. It’s easy to clean, durable, and has a sleek, modern look that fits our style perfectly. If you’re leaning towards a steel table, there’s a great article that covers everything you need to know about choosing one https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-choose-stainless-steel-table-lysenko-alecsandr-uplke/. It really helped me make my decision and might be useful for you too