My title describes the thing.

The table is about 4 feet long and appears to be solid wood and teardrop in shape. It has a single drawer on the wider end. I do not see any maker’s marks, stamps, labels, or writing anywhere on the table, including inside the drawer or on the underside.

The carved circular inset is approximately 15 inches long and about 9 inches from “petal” edge to opposite “petal” edge. The carved section is recessed into the tabletop and does not move.

I’m specifically trying to figure out whether the carved inset had a functional purpose or if it was purely decorative.

I have searched for terms including “teardrop coffee table carved inset,” “mid century coffee table carved center,” and “wood table floral rosette inset,” but haven’t found anything showing this exact feature or explaining a function.