As apartment dwellers, we purchased this compact dining table based on attractive online photos. While it fits our space well and it was shipped overseas without damage (impressive!), the actual product falls short of expectations.
The most significant issue is the discrepancy between advertised images and reality. The photos showed a smooth, knot-free tabletop. However, our table has over 20 visible knots in the 100 cm top, filled with black filler and sanded down. This creates an unattractive appearance far from the elegant surface expected. My spouse and I have commented on these knots at every meal since the table has arrived. A guest asked what product we used to fill the knots - yikes!
Additionally, only the top of the tabletop is sealed and smooth, while the underside and legs are unfinished, raw wood. Purchasing a wax or sealer to finish the job is on our to-do list, hopefully before our child touches the legs with grubby hands.
It's worth noting that the UK's Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations prohibit misleading customers. These regulations ban traders from engaging in unfair commercial practices, including misleading actions or omissions that could cause consumers to make transactional decisions they wouldn't otherwise make. Perhaps sell two tiers of tables: a better quality, knot-free version versus a knot-riddled version? Either way, shipping this back to the UK to exchange would be cost prohibitive.
While the table functions perfectly and is the only small, round, extendable, solid wood table on the market we could find that fits our small space, the unfinished finish and misleading product images make it difficult to recommend. Potential buyers should request detailed, real product photos before purchasing to avoid similar disappointment.