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It takes a lot for me to write a review good or bad. These tables are amazing. They're heavy, sturdy, large and look fantastic. You could not get a cheap plastic outside table for that price. And the best part is all you have to do is turn the leg into the base of the table. It took me about 60 seconds to put it together. I bought 3 of them.

This is a really nice little table for the price. It's a little on the small side, but it works well for me. Seems to be holding ~50lbs pretty well, but I don't know how much more it would hold. It was easy to put together, the legs come with little screw-pegs that you twist onto the tabletop. 10 minutes and it was together.

I purchased this table so I could make a Lego Table for my son that didn't cost a fortune. This table is perfect. It is the right size for 4 of the 10x10 Lego plates glued with Gorilla Glue. Excellent quality and very, very easy to assemble (my 8 year old was able to help) and very sturdy!

Although made of particle board, can't beat these for the price. Sturdy, extremely easy to assemble and look very nice and perfect size to use as "night stands" alongside my new platform bed.

I bought this table and used silcone to glue four 10x10 Lego plates to the top. My son loves his new Lego table. It was only $40 to contruct, much cheaper than "official" Lego tables out there.

So even though there was no picture available, I bought the table bc I'm a grad student and needed a cheap coffee table. I figured by the description, how bad could it be? I was really pleasantly surprised. It really is just a plain rectangular table like I expected, but it was ridiculously easy assembly and it even has this faux wood finish to it. It looks great! Of course, it's $20, so the "wood" is a laminate, so it's probably not going to last very many years, but I don't need it to. Anyway, I feel like more people would buy it if there were a picture, so I uploaded a picture of mine so everyone can see what it looks like assembled -and decorated for Christmas lol.

Good quality table. Absolutely love it but one downside it that the corners are VERY sharp so keep this in mind especially if you have little ones running around but besides that I love it and will be ordering another one real soon.

For $60 this table rocks. I wonder if there's some element of luck to what is received, based on the reviews? Mine came with no dings or scratches and the finish color is exactly what I expected/hoped for.Also mine was not particularly difficult to put together. I'm not super-handy, but I AM a stickler for laying everything out ahead of time and following the instructions very carefully, and I'm sure that helps. I found the instructions very clear (especially compared to some other items I've put together in the past). I don't think it took much more than 30 or 40 minutes, and I did it myself (I'm a 52-year-old woman). As others have noted, you will need a hammer, and it would have been nice if they were clear about that, but as of right now, about a week and a half later, it still feels rock solid - no wobbles at all.My hands were not stained black when I was done, although I did see grey on the paper towel I used to clean it once it was put together. So I'll probably use a dry cloth from now on.I'm not gonna say this is like the greatest coffee table in the world, but for $60 I really don't see how I could have done any better.

I haven't put it together yet, but I did unload all the pieces. They were VERY well packed and protected. All the parts are there. It came sooner than expected. The top feels very sturdy and the published allowable weights are very adequate. The instructions are not the most simple I have ever seen, but I think I will be ok. I forgot to put my gloves on (and I was worried, based on some of the reviews) but I have no stains or rubbing off as yet. I feel like (so far) I have gotten all and more than I paid for. I am trusting that putting it together will not be too bad. I will try to update this review,once I put it together....not with the Baylor game on lolPART 2 - so I just finished putting it together...I am really wimpy and old and have less than great vision....and my tool collection is meager to say the least. First: no scratches, dings, etc. NO BLACK FINISH RUB OFF....not on me, not on the cloth I put down, not on the rag I used....I did try to call the customer service line (not open NY EVE DAY @ 1000)....only because I wanted to clarify if the black plastic connecters get screwed in or "tapped" in.....they were not mentioned in my instructions (compression rods were, which are not a part of this table)....tapped in easily with my hammer....I AM NOT A FAN OF THE "CAM BOLT AND LOCK !!!! I really would have preferred normal screws, nuts, and bolts. Having said that....I am quite pleased. It is very sturdy and any slight wobble or imperfection in being flush...I am TOTALLY attributing to my lack of muscle and some vision issues.....I can't understand the negative reviews....for the price and considering this is temporary furniture...worth it. Last, but not least, Currently, I have on the table, my laptop...no movement while typing. my lunch, my beer reward for putting the table together, a basket with necessities, box of Kleenex, and about five pounds of cd's, oh and my cell phone. It does not appear to be weak or unstable in any way...LAST WORD....putting the table together requires PATIENCE AND A GENTLE TOUCH...I can see where the particle board would not do well with a heavy hand while assembling. GOOD LUCK & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

I was surprised how well made these are for the price. My husband and I closed on our new home in March and we have slowly here and there been adding new furniture. We looked everywhere in furniture stores for some new end tables for our living room. Let's face it folks what we pay for furniture today is ridicules. So we were looking for something that was worth what we were paying for these by far have met our expectations. I almost only bought one end table to see if it was going to be worth it for the price but I decided to go ahead and buy two and I am so happy that I did. They are sturdy and they have some weight to them. Great deal and FREE shipping! Highly recommend these!

I have the whole set (coffee table, two end tables and sofa table), love the color, style and functionality. Gotta be careful though as one of my guests put there feet up on it and there were marks on the tables for days. Coasters are an absolute must. Dry dusting is also a must as color will bleed on to cloth if dusting polish is used; guess you get what you pay for.Some reviewers have said it was a pain to put together but if you read and follow the directions it really wasn't that bad to assemble; I've assembled worse. I will say my hands were sore from the screwdriver as there were so many parts that needed to be pushed in, screwed in, etc.

I think my table is great for the price I paid. Although, it's about $20 less online at Wal-Mart. I don't like doing projects, but this was pretty easy. The size is perfect for my living area. The table is heavy and sturdy. I recommend this table!

Let's be up front here - you get what you pay for. These tables are exactly what I wanted - something cheap that I won't cry about when my children and/or cats inevitably destroy them. That being said, I was pleasantly surprised. The tables are EASY to put together (open box, screw legs on - no tools). They appear to be pretty solid. I bought them for a "night stand" and a side table but ended up putting my microwave on one for the time being and it held that beast up. If I need more tables later, I would look at these again.

This is an okay table, good for the price I suppose. Unfortunately, within a few days of assembly one of the legs started to split. I have about thirty pounds on top of it. Its just the one leg but I guess for the price I can't complain.Edit: replaced the table and no issues have cropped up with the new one. I wasn't expecting heirloom quality but for the price I'm impressed.

Looks nice. Light which I enjoy, its easy to move on carpet. Took literally less than 3 minutes to put together. All the legs have screws coming out of the top and you simply twist the legs into the slots and its ready. Has an odor though. The smell is wood sealant, and its unpleasant but not too strong. I've had it for about a week and it seems to be fading.Loses a star for the odor. Overall though this is a great deal for the price.

It was a peace of cake to assemble this table. The instructions were very easy to read. The color is as expected. It is a little smaller than I thought it was going to be, but it is durable. I keep a face and candles on it. I didn't notice any swelling when a cup of water was left on it. I love the fact that it is very simple and trendy. It definitely added personality to my living room.

This table is low to the ground and easy to assemble. Looks just like the picture and for $10 is a great deal. However, I would not spend more than 10 on this, especially if you are not in college or a first apartment. As simple as it looks, I could not picture this table next to any real furniture; however, it looks perfect next to a futon, mini fridge, folding storage ottomans, and microwave. My roommates and I are using this to hold our Keurig and it is sturdy enough to hold it and our mugs, however it is not large enough to hold much more than that, but we're getting a basket to hold the rest of our dishes and silverware underneath it. I think a small to mid sized microwave would fit nicely on it. Also, when we screwed in the legs it took a while to get them so that they looked straight and so the table wouldn't wobble. Also, you can take it apart and store it over breaks or for moving and since I go to college out of state, the is really convenient. For what we need, it is absolutely perfect! If you are in college or in a first apartment, I would highly recommend this. However, if you aren't as pressed for money and/or want a more "homey" looking piece, it might be worth it to splurge on a more expensive one. On the other hand, the other styles we looked at were too high off the ground for our Keurig to reach the outlet, so it's great if it's what you need!

Very nice, could be a little sturdier.What I think it's worth: $50Look of finish 9.5/10Quality of finish 8.5/10Sturdiness 8/10Assembly 10/10 5 min one personPackaging 9/10

Great desk for the price. Did not stain my hands, Only took 40 min to put together even with my 3 year old daughters help. Lost or missing one bolt, still quite sturdy without it. Called customer service the next day and shipped the missing bolt right out to me. Great costumer service, friendly, and helpful.

I was a little hesitant about purchasing this piece after reading all the reviews (hard to put together, stain comes off, flimsy). But I went ahead and bought it anyway, and I am happy that I did! I do not consider myself mechanically inclined by ANY means, but I found this pretty darn easy to put together. All the pieces fit properly, I had to use a hammer to work some of the pieces down into their holes but aside from that, I had no problems and in about an hour I had a new coffee table! I didn't feel the need to use any wood glue, like some had suggested, as I felt it was sturdy enough. I wiped down all the pieces before putting it together and I did notice that some of the stain came off on the paper towel. But not enough to be alarmed and since I've had it all together and in use, no more stain has come off. Overall, I am pleased with this product and feel it was easy to put together. It is very heavy and solid, I have had no issues with it being flimsy.

This coffee table, when assembled correctly and carefully is a fairly sturdy piece of furniture. It is laminated compound board but the laminate seems to be adhered very well to the board. It had tiny chips in places that no one would be able to see because the table stands about one 1ft 6in. I recommend assembling this with a battery powered drill because a power drill is too powerful for the aluminum cast screws. All the screws and fasteners are thick and made of aluminum which strip easily but thankfully the screws never need to be taken out to disassemble the table. Everything fits together with CAM fasteners, making for quick disassembly and reassembly. My only recommendations are to attach pads to the bottoms of the legs as they are rough and jagged on the bottom and easily snag carpet and scratch hardwood.

This table requires a power drill to re-drill some of the holes. This leads to a good rule of thumb for whether to purchase it or not: if you're the kind of person who already has and uses a power drill, you're probably fine; if not, then reconsider. This was a beast to assemble--and I say this as someone who really enjoys assembling Ikea furniture. It required time-consuming prep work: I wiped down all pieces three times to remove excess stain (twice damp, once dry); sealed the stained edges of the feet with clear nail polish to prevent carpet transfer; and did aforementioned redrilling. But, nothing was missing and all the pieces DO fit together--you just have to be really careful about following the instructions, and use good assembly practices (tighten evenly instead of one side before the other, don't strip your screws etc.). The instructional diagrams are adequate but a little enigmatic--even trying to be careful, I managed to misassemble one part because I'd missed a crucial detail of which direction the board was supposed to be attached. Possible to assemble this alone (I did) but it'd be easier if you had a partner, and a burlyish one at that (I'm a petite woman, and it was doable but annoying; you only have so many limbs).All that aside, it's held up great for the couple months I've had it--not the sturdiest piece of furniture to start (I wouldn't stand on it to reach a high shelf), but left alone as a coffee table, it does its vase- and book-holding job perfectly well. Good lines, nice espresso/wenge-like color. Sharp corners. Some fading/ink rubbing off along the edges, but no splinters, fading, or finish problems (though I'm careful to use coasters). I'm neurotic about aesthetics and grew up around nice furniture, and there's no getting around it--this is not that. However, for a sixty dollar coffee table it's pretty darn dependable. Mine lives next to a fancy RH bookshelf without looking out of place, so I count this a win.

This table looks great! I put it together myself and the final steps were a bit difficult for one person - you really need another set of hands at the end. It's nicely designed and does what I want it to do .... hold my plants and knick-knacks. I bought 2 of these crates to put in the bottom openings of the table. Whitmor 6581-2024-JAVA Woven Strap Collection, Woven Strap Crate, JavaFollow up:I've had this table for 10 months. I downgraded my review to 4 stars.The table still looks great and I still love it. BUT it has become wobbly. I took the table apart and re-assembled it using Gorilla Glue to make it sturdier. The lock assembly systems that this company uses to hold items together are a joke. They are difficult to work with and loosen over time.I hope retightening the locks and adding Gorilla Glue will make this table last for years.

I bought this to contain the new video game consoles we got for Christmas (xbox one and Wii U). This has 3 shelves, so the Xbox is up top, the Wii fits just right in the middle (this shelf had slightly less space because of the little underside boards, but the Wii is small) and if we get a PS4 in the future, I'm sure it would fit fine at the bottom. It fit the space I intended for it in the living room like a glove. I didn't even need to shift any furniture! Plus, at $50, it was cheaper than some of the items that I had been looking at, which were starting at $80-100.Now the downsides. It can be a a little tricky to put together. I had to move my arms into some awkward positions, but it wasn't too bad. All in all this took me about 90 minutes to assemble. I have put a lot of furniture together, so from 1-10 on the trickiness scale, this was maybe a 5. I didn't have trouble with missing drill holes, or non matching drill holes. All of the hardware was present and accounted for (there were even a few extra pieces). The hardest part was getting the top piece to fit snugly, but a few blows with the rubber part of the handle of the hammer solved that problem quickly. Some other reviews mentioned a lot of dirt or dust or something and yes, my hands were black as soot by the time I got done with it. I'm going to dust it good and proper when I get home, so we'll see if that helps. I would have liked the overall table more if it had come in something other than black. All of my other furniture are cherry colored, but since this is in the corner, I'm not too worried about it.All in all, this is a solid buy for someone on a budget.

The tables for 11 bucks area not bad at all. But man there very short. I guess I shoulda really paid more attention to the height of them. But compared to our COUCH's or Bed's.. This is REALLY really low. I basiclly need to stack 2 on top of each other drill into the legs to secure it and then chop off about 3 -4 inches of the bottom set of legs to make it a normal height.. but hey for $22 bucks it's a great end table.

Looks great, but dont expect to stand on it and change the celiing fan light. Great for college students (minus the house parties). The wood is fake, it is made of some cardboard stuff. You cant tell unless you turn the table over and while you're assembling it.

It is really simple to put together and does not have a smell like most prefab furniture. It as simple as screwing in 4 legs. The table looks pretty good and has a nice appeal. The legs are a bit tall given it's lack of brace supporting so that leaves the middle very weak to weight. Also one of my legs is longer than the rest so it does have a bit of a wobble and shimmy to it.

2 of the legs were shorter then the other ones. makes the table Unstable but I fixed that by gluing some wood onto it. Good quality just wished I didnt have to do the extra work

I should have read the reviews before I ordered it! It's an "ok" little table for the price - but very light weight & none too stable. He chipped a leg putting it together & the pieces are fairly soft pressed wood. I forecast this one will be used until it breaks (soon) - and then it'll be landfill. I'll be wiser next time, I hope!

First, I bought this table because it was so cheap. I needed a square low table for my office at work to put my mini fridge and small microwave on. This fit the bill. It's perfect for it. Did I mention how cheap this was? Haha. Ok, besides that, it was super easy to put together - pre drilled holes in the tabletop corners and screws already in the legs. Just twist the legs into the tabletop. Done. One issue is that when you put weight on it, be sure to make sure all the table legs are straight. Being of cheap construction the legs tend not to be totally solid - especially if you need to move it. Other than that, it's great.

Instructions were easy to follow. Table has a good weight to it so it won't just move away and the tier system is nice.The issue on why I took 2 stars away is the paint/coating. It will stain your hands black and I'm not sure if the company correctly sealed it. I've had to wipe it down a few times to take away the black coating since I did not want it on my plates/silverware or my hands/feet.

First off. the piece looks very nice.However - putting it together wasn't that easy - the holes for the small brackets were too small and required me to either redrill the holes or apply extra elbow grease (I'm not sure where my drill bits are in my recent move, so i used extra elbow grease).Furthermore the black staining on the wood came off on my hands (easily washed off), but i don't know how or if that will affect carpets or walls or furniture if you lay this piece against them - i'm using it as a sofa table, so its sitting agains the back of my ivory sofa- i left some space between the sofa and the table because of this potential issue; will let you now if it manifests into a real thing.i double checked all the screws and connects and everything is tight and flush; but the table is a little wobbly.To summarize- (1) looks nice; (2) required extra oomph to put together; (3) the stain comes off on your hands and (4) its a little wobbly

The reason for not giving this 5 starts is because 2 of the screws did not align properly. After putting the coffee table together the screws that are attached to the last/top piece of the coffee table did not line up with the side leg. I took the entire table apart checking each and every screw and corner trying to find where the mistake was made but there was none. Once again for the 2nd time I put the table back together and the same situation, the last 2 screws did not line up with the holes where they were supposed to be inserted. I had to use a hammer to bend the screws so they would fit into the last 2 holes. I would have returned the coffee table but it would have been more trouble trying to get this into the box and just much easier to bend the screws with my hammer. If it wasn't for this it would be a 5 star review. Although, I will say after getting this together it is a very nice looking table. It is a very deep dark brown (almost black) and matches perfectly with my furniture. I hope they are able to fix this problem so others do not have this same issue

The table doesn't worth the price I paid, but it was one of few which matched my budget.Usage: 2 daysExperience with furniture assembly: 5-6 household stuffs like TV table, dining tableCons:It has many Design flaws. As per instructions, I had to put all the screws first and then join them one by one. All the screws were directly inserted in the section boards, because of this some of them just didn't fit in the right direction and I had hard time placing them on the holes. Some of the screws became hidden after assembly and I could not tighten them.Pros:You just need a Phillips screw driver and it doesn't take long to assemble it, but will need patience because of the design flaws. After the final assembly, the product looks good and sturdy but still early days.

Very difficult to assemble by yourself. Required a lot of tugging and pulling to get pieces to line up. During the process of trying to to get one of the legs on I had to pull the piece to line up and part of the wood/partical board cracked. Cheaply made product and directions could also be better.Also no where does it say, but you'll need a hammer and 1-2 screw drivers. One will need to be smaller to reach in between the pieces once it's partially assembled so you can tighten the locking bolts. Overall dissatisfied with this purchase. Would recommend you look to another product for your coffee table.Also, you really need a flash light to to make sure the locking bolts are in the right position before putting the table top on (top most piece) otherwise trying to get the bolts in place is a pain.

Making: The table is very hard to built. All the screws and tit-bits were packed into one bag without any labels so I had to guess what goes where. But that's not a big thing. It takes nothing more than common sense to figure that out. This table requires you to screw stuff in a very hard to achieve angle. Seriously difficult positions. You better have flexible joints. lol. When I was fixing up the top shelf, it didn't fit properly, so I had to take it apart and shuffle it up, It still doesn't fit perfectly but looks decent enough to use now.Built- It does look sturdy and is heavy, good strength. I would suggest using glue when you fix all parts. The surface is old-look kind of ply. If the fit of parts was perfect I would have added 1 extra star.Delivery- amazon did mess up the order and sent me something else, but the replacement was easy. UPS picked up the package from door.

Good while it lasted but one of my legs crumbled. apparently they are hollow with a block of wood glued in that houses the screw to connect to table. One of the legs gave out and the block of wood bent the cheap veneer holding it in. Nothing heavy was on it. Light movement sliding it away or closer to couch when sitting down.

Amazon user reviews usually don't let me down, but unfortunately sometimes do. In this case, it was a slight letdown. This coffee table, while it doesn't look horrible, isn't "good" by any means, and certainly not "great" as some are saying. It's a little, cheap looking, press board mini coffee table. It doesn't look bad, like I said, but this isn't impressive by any means. I would look elsewhere if I were you.

I bought it because of the affordable price. Very easy to assemble. The issue with this coffee table is that on the one that I received, one of the legs is about half a centimeter shorter than the rest--so it rocks whenever I place ANYTHING on the table. I shouldn't have expected much when I bought such a cheap table, but the rocking is very annoying.

This table was fine until it started to fall apart about 6 months after I purchased it. Two of the legs split along the seams, possibly due to slight temperature and humidity changes? I know that's what I get for buying a cheap table, but I was expected it to last at least a little longer. I would recommend saving your money and spending a little more on something more solid.

It's light and hollow,might be ok for a dorm or for students. The bottom was so flimsy and arrived damaged. The legs would shake if you put too much pressure.

The first table I got came with a half inch gash in the top. After jumping through a number of hoops, they sent me a replacement. It's very cheaply made. Similar construction to the IKEA side tables, which sell for about $9, but nowhere near the quality. Everything about the table is cheap. The veneer looks like it's starting to peel in a couple of the corners. It also has some kind of electrostaticcharge that attracts dust like crazy. I have to dust it several times a day. (I think perhaps this will help keep the rest of my apartment clean.)In a couple of weeks I'm going to IKEA to buy a replacement and will give this piece of junk away.

I didn't buy the table to be high quality but we received the table in poor condition (dusty, not as nice as the picture). Additionally, there were parts missing so our top table doesn't attach with the bottom one. We needed to get a electric screwdriver to drill a whole for the part to fit which was extremely inconvenient.Summary - save yourself the hassle and pay a little extra and get a nicer coffee table for your living room.

I've had this coffee table for two years. I've always liked the way it looks, but after only a few months of having it, it got super loose. Now I can't even reposition it without the entire thing coming apart.I don't recommend

I have mixed feelings about this table. The design is quite nice. The finish is cheap and will scratch off easily. It arrived with a few nics. But still, I'd be ok with it for the price, because it has the exact look and size that I needed for a new lightweight tv. Here's where I have a problem with it. I agree with many of the reviewers. There is something wrong with the way the holes were drilled because many of the hardware pieces do not fit properly into the pre-drilled holes. Because of this, you need to force the assembly a bit (carefully, so as to not break anything), and I was left with gaps between where the pieces connect. These gaps cause the table to be wobbly. If the holes would have been drilled better, and the pieces would have fit flush, this table would be a gem and I would have given it more stars. I did keep it because I really needed it. We will be careful not to move it and it is stable enough.

I was compelled to write a review following a very frustrating assembly process. There's nothing wrong with the number of pieces, the instructions, or the engineering of how it fits together. It's the quality. The cuts aren't even. One side flushes and the other is off by nearly a centimeter. I had 4 screws actually break - head just twisted right off, meaning I lose structural integrity and the table is now weak and needs to be handled like it's fragile. Those small double screw pieces are of very low quality and if you mess up even a little, good luck. I have the table put together but there are 3 points that have no contact due to broken screws, and the top (last step of assembly) is currently just resting on the table because after an hour I have not for the life of me been able to get the screws to sink. I am now looking at alternative methods to get the thing assembled "enough" for my needs. Shipping this thing back at this point would be another hour or more of my time. I am very disappointed in the cheap quality. Not of the low-end corky wood, I expected that for the price. I'm just saying "Hey guys, maybe spend an extra 3 bucks on better quality screws..."

First of all, this table was kind of a pain to set up. It felt like nothing fit together. One of the pieces broke while I was setting it up, however the broken piece wasn't terribly noticeable.Once it was all set up, it actually looked pretty good. What you see in the picture is what you get.However, this is not a quality piece. It's so wobbly it's almost impossible to move which sucks for cleaning around or under it. I would recommend to probably go to Ikea or save up a little more money rather than purchasing this product. It works okay for me because live by myself and can be careful with it but if I had kids or dogs I would definitely get something different.

This coffee table is cheap. The fake "wood" material is coverd with ink or dye and gets all over your hands. Building the table was a pain. The hardware that was provided is also cheap and doesn't secure the pieces together very well. The top of the table is already showing signs of ware and tear. Not worth the $89 dollars we paid. I would not recommend this coffee table.

I had bought 2 of these end tables for my living room because of the price and they look plain. so they were delivered and I was not satisfied, these are small tables, half the height of regular sized end tables, so instead of going through the hassle of sending them back, im going to stack them and use them as a shelf.

Very cheap leg broke after just moving table. I would not purchase this product again.

Do not buy. Spend you're money on something that's not IKEA. Because once you take it apart, it will never go back together like first day. Awfull. Can't move houses with IKEA stuff unless I move them as they are.

Do yourself and spend more money on another table. The legs are not even and the table is super cheap.

I had it for 36 hours before I noticed that there was some sort of bubble on the paint. Of course I stupidly scratched that with my fingernail and it came right off. Now there's a little spot missing its color entirely. I have owned the IKEA "Lack" model of this table in the past, and wish I had bought another one instead. I'll probably go buy one and give this one to Goodwill. BTW: As with the Lack end table, assembly for this table is ridiculously easy. Just screw in the four legs. Five minutes to assemble. If you aren't worried about the paint I would recommend buying this. I just want the paint to be acceptable.

My 2 year old neice pushed it over and the leg TORE off. Literally a tiny little girl can break it without trying! So disappointed, and when the leg tore off and I could see Inside - I swear It's made of cardboard.

This is actually going to leave 2 scars so far. The corners are horrible and if you have a kid, do not buy especially! Look at my photo! I can say more too...

The simple act of assembling this thing damaged it rather severely. Now I am an engineer, and I regularly perform maintenance on significantly more expensive machinery. Most of the furniture in my apartment was assembled or repaired by me at some point. In fact I just got finished repairing my couch when I decided to put this thing together. So I think it's a fair assessment that I'm more "handy" than the average person. I tell you this so you know that it wasn't a consequence of my own ineptitude, which to be fair can happen. I know it was cheap, and I didn't expect much from it, but I expected to at least be able to be put together and stand up. I just wanted it to act as an intermediary until garage sales start and I can purchase a decent used one. I bought a similarly cheap television stand from Amazon a few months back that has held up beautifully. I can't recommend this to anyone. I may purchase a few self drilling screws to see if I can get this thing together but for the moment it's trash. I can't recommend anyone purchase this.

When I opened the box, there are some spot and scratches on the table, when I try to construct the desk, the surface cracked.

I'm a devoted Amazon shopper, read reviews and weigh the good vs bad before deciding upon a purchase. This one was pretty mixed, think of myself as pretty handy and figured I could handle some of the stated issue, but this was my worst online purchase ever. My hands started turning black from first piece out of the box. The wonky screw system for assembly required quite a bit of modifications to get them flush, straight, and fully into place. Once in, the locking devices didn't line up properly or kept popping out of piece. Screws, even properly in place did not fully sink into place with connecting pieces, all the while blisters forming and hands now fully blackened. Finally get the top on and one corner won't go all the way in, the lock is catching screw, but nearly 1/2 inch space. It's sturdy enough for my purpose in my entryway, but would not recommend for holding too much. Scratch that, would not recommend at all. Disappointed, but first really bad experience with Amazon.

A hazard to your living room. All 4 corners are SUPER sharp and will cut you if you come in contact. The screws provided are so cheap that about 25% of them either broke or cross threaded during install. Had to use pliers to continue.....Although it looks great and quite sturdy, it is not worth the hazard it creates especially for my little ones.

Don't waste your time on this piece of furniture. First of all...several of the pieces were scratched and then some of the screws were missing. This is furniture you have to put together yourself. So, it 's impossible to get it back into the box it was shipped in. I called Amazon. They told me ...in order for me to return this, I would have to go to a store and purchase a larger box and put them items in the box and make sure the box had proper packaging and then mail it to them. Who in the world has time to do that? That was not an option for me. So, instead, I went to Lowe's, bought wood glue, screws to closely match what was supposed to be in the box, and a marker to try and cover up the scratches. I'm taking this to a charity since it's really not fit to be in a home. Sad. And, I'm an "Amazon Prime" member Save your money, folks. Don't buy this junk.