Mr. Kate Winston Lift Top Coffee Table, Black Oak

I love this coffee table SO MUCH! It was relatively easy to put together between 2 adults. The color is impeccable and the wood feels very expensive and not cheap. It is incredibly sturdy and does not feel like it is going to break. The storage inside is perfect for remotes, candles, card games etc. So happy with this purchase. Highly recommend!

I received the product and the box was completely demolished inside and out. The box even had someone else’s address label on it (data breach ??). Each piece of wood was either scratched, broken, or missing chunks out of the side. The pieces were also half put together by someone else, no hardware came with it and everything was covered in scratches. Do not waste your time

Pros:The rising top is very smooth & functionalThe instructions are easy to followIt arrived on timeCons:Multiple pieces came damaged.The stickers to cover the cam locks are not flush with the rest of the table.It’s not the highest quality product but I do love the color, size, & functionality so that’s why I give it 3 stars.

It’s a beautiful piece of furniture and nothing came damaged. I do have to say it’s ikea quality.

Product came with dings and dents and no instructions. Packaging is awful. Missing metal part so I made my own so we could use the table. Also had to re-drill parts of wood so things would line up.

Let’s get the negatives out of the way first.It’s important to note I would have wholeheartedly given this coffee table a 5 star rating, if it weren’t for the fact that the one I received was obviously a return.As you can see from the photos, the box was poorly taped with duct tape and the inside packaging material was in slight disarray. There were some minor cosmetic defects, a scratch here, a chip in the finish there, as you can see in the photos. I was very disappointed by the defects, but after verifying all of the parts were included, I decided to put it together.To begin with, this is not some thin particle board furniture like you would buy at a superstore. I mean, it is particle board, but it’s thick and heavy. The pieces are very solid feeling and the finish/color of the veneer is a beautiful ash color.Word to the wise - the manufacturer severely underestimates the amount of wood glue they provide you with. Instructions state to use a single drop of glue for each dowel rod. The glue is a pretty thick glop, however, so it’s difficult to ascertain how much to squeeze out. I ran out of glue well before I ran out of dowel rod holes to fill. Take it super easy with the glue or have some wood glue on hand.Another piece of advise - think of the spring-loaded hinges as bear traps. They are secured with a zip tie around each one that must be cut before you attach them to the rest of the table. Do not put your fingers anywhere near those things when you cut the zip tie. When I tell you I almost lost a few fingers, I’m serious. I believed I was holding the hinges in a way they would not spring and hurt me, but I was wrong. It just so happened that I lost my grip just as I cut the zip tie, resulting in my fingers being out of the way, rather than snapped in half. For the second hinge, I didn’t even hold it. I laid it on the floor and cut the zip tie with my arm outstretched as far as possible and my eyes squinted like I was diffusing a bomb.It took approximately two hours for me to put this thing together by myself, largely because I was exhausted from work and kept zoning out. However, I managed to complete it and am absolutely in love.Not only is the coffee table extremely solid and sturdy, it’s the perfect height and shape to go with my sectional couch. It’s low enough to put my feet on and not have any obstruction for my view of the television. While sitting on the couch, I can easily raise the table top to about mid-chest level. This will be excellent for working on my laptop, putting together a puzzle, or diamond-painting while watching television. The hinges raise and lower the tabletop with minimal effort in a smooth, fluid motion.Again, if it weren’t for the indications the table I received had been slightly damaged and returned, I would have given this coffee table 5 stars. It really is beautiful and the functionality is awesome.

Fantastic table! Had an issue out of the box, no assembly instructions were included, but after doing some online searching, I found them. Not a deal breaker, but a little time consuming. It's also VERY possible it was just missed in my shipment and not the normal."Conveniently light weight and nearly effortless to assemble" is a little off. The table is not light, it's sturdy, so the box was close to 100lbs. Again, not a deal breaker because you want a solid table rather than something that will fall apart.I tested the lift/lower function. The movement was very smooth. The table stays put when lifting the tabletop which is appreciated! The height of the tabletop is higher than some I've seen which I personally like better.This table is perfect for working from your laptop or eating dinner. The storage space is also a nice bonus.Definitely worth buying!!! It's a very nice design piece.

I almost never write reviews, but please do not buy this table. As pictured, the lifting mechanism does not nest under the table, it leaves a crack between the top the the table and the bottom. I readjusted almost every piece to get the table to nest. I finally pushed hard on the table which got it to nest, but resulted in the ensuing two photos. It says 8 times on the instructions “do not return” and I’m not even going to try, now that it is ruined. So disappointed, such a waste of money. I don’t even know what to do with it now. Please don’t buy this, it’s so poorly manufactured.