... Varnished bamboo gives it a nice appearance. The only negative remark concerns the central hinge of the tab which is fragile. But taking care of the object and by not overloading it with too heavy works, it should not be a problem. Like many users, I use a simple clothespin to hold my open books much more reliable system that offered little paws on other lecterns and rarely give satisfaction. Finally, good buy, this lectern is a beautiful object that perfectly fulfills its function.
