To understand why someone would purchase a table like this is easy. It's an estate home and they can probably afford any table they want. Undoubtedly this is more of an accent to a man cave for a well to do individual. Just look closely at the fireplace, wood paneling, and other things in the background and you can understand. I have worked for billionaires in their private homes and for them it's a matter of choice not necessity as to how they live. Interestingly most of my high net worth clients are really generous, fun people that I enjoy working for and consider to be friends as well. JMO of course!!!