Warehouse of Tiffany Dining Table

I purchased this table to use as a computer desk, as I prefer a large tabletop work surface to traditional desks. The first thing that I noticed upon receiving this table was that the packaging was not very sturdy. The cardboard box was very thin, not nearly thick enough to survive being shipped by a standard carrier, evidenced by numerous rips and tears. Upon opening the box to inspect the table, I noticed that one edge had indeed been damaged during shipping, although a little fine grit sandpaper and polyurethane stain covered these surface blemishes. The main point I want to make about this item is that it is a much deeper red color than the table in the picture. The color is very dark, somewhere between a stained red oak and a red mahogany. If you want a dark pine color to match your other items, this is not it. Assembly was as easy as putting in eight bolts, although I would recommend using a 13mm socket or box wrench, as the tool that comes with the table is just for show. When assembled, the table is very sturdy. It is worthwhile mentioning that this item does not include plastic pads to put on the bottom of the wooden legs, so if you intend to use it on a hard surface, I would recommend picking some up from your local hardware store to avoid scratching your floor. As a computer desk, I am satisfied with my purchase. From a functional perspective it fits my needs perfectly. The fact that this product is not the dark pine color in the picture, coupled with the fact that there was minor shipping damage due to poor packaging, is why I give this a three out of five.