I turn the panels one at a time mounted to a faceplate. I typically use a 1/2" detail gouge since I can accomplish a very smooth cut and minimize sanding. The front and back panels had to be turned outboard since my lathe only has a 2' swing. The top is flat, I am showing my poor photography skills here since the top does appear curved. I am just getting back into furniture and greatly enjoying the many directions my mind is taking my work.
Some years ago I stopped calling myself a wood worker and started calling myself a woodturner. Since filling my shop with more and more festool products I find myself enjoying flatwork again. All my work includes woodturning in some fashion though. After all I am still a woodturner.