Have you ever needed to set down a hot pot or pan, but didn't want to scorch your countertop or table? This trivet is an old design that helps to hold hot pans at a distance from a surface, but can be folded up for easy storage and transport. The legs on this trivet span roughly 12" and can hold a pot or pan 2-3" off from the table top it is set on. It is adjustable to hold a number of sizes of pot or pan and is both beautiful and functional.