Dementedpenguin

The Jarvis base I purchased stretches up to 74" in width and supports up to 350lbs.

I have purchased the based. I did my research and the Jarvis standing desk base consistently had the best ratings, well above and beyond other standing desk bases. Do you know what brand and model those standing desks are?

I am building a combination coffee table, standing desk, and gaming table with my dad. We are in the process of selecting wood for the table top, which will be 36x80". The bottom is a Jarvis standing desk frame. Do you have any suggestions for specific woods or resources where I can learn about different types of wood? I'm looking for something durable that will be a darker color when finished/stained. Price is not too much of a concern.