Julian Bowen Black Wood Cleo Nest of Tables

Very impressed with the 3 tables . Sturdy and well made. Easy to put together apart from one additional hole on the back of one?For the price a very good product

When these tables were first delivered, several of the table legs were shorter than the others causing the tables to be unstable and not sit level. The legs and surfaces also had chips in that were very obvious, so I'm pretty sure the item lacks quality control of any sort. But a quick email to Amazon, they were returned and a new set sent out which were much better (sounds like a lottery based on the reviews).I've now owned these tables for two years and they've stood the test of time reasonably well. They're used quite frequently and the finish on the tables is still fairly decent. A quick wipe with a damp cloth does the job of removing most things, just make sure to spray the cloth rather than the table directly. That said, there are a few marks on the tables (very faint and only noticeable up close in direct sunlight), which were likely caused by the spray from acidic drinks being opened.Good: The tables are well packaged and simple to put together. The size of them is more than adequate, whether you're using them for display or as sofa-side tables, they do the job nicely.Bad: The edges of the tables are rounded, but not in a uniform way, so if you're a perfectionist, this will likely annoy you. The paint isn't very well done so you'll need to be careful and avoid scratching them.Overall, I think they're a decent buy for under £50. However, if you want quality tables that will last you 10 years or more, I'd spend double and get some proper oak ones.

Sturdy well protective packaging. Simple to assemble. Lovely looking when built. One screw hole was missing a locator. I used the product support Web site, sent an email and photo of the issue and a copy of the invoice. Within an hour they replied to me (Monday), and a complete new leg arrived (Wednesday). Excellent customer service. Has varied uses and perfectly functional. Definitely recommend this nest of tables.

What to say?Big table leg fixing was broken : itchy repair.Medium table the screw fitting has come out.Looks like banana tree with Mdf rails.I thought I would get a season out of it but no :(Cannot recommendDesign good.But sturdiness is :(((Long levity :(((Cannot remember price but it was not cheap.I suggest packaging needs to be like Ikea, too.

Good solid tables and easy to assemble, but the wood has a very yellow finish, not at all like the images. Will be keeping them but may have to re-stain them to make them less yellow.

I was very pleasantly surprised by this, if was beautifully wrapped and was so easy to assemble - in fact I did it myself rather than wait for hubby. Light oak and it fitted in against all my other oak furniture…Delighted with this

I bought the light oak finish set of three nesting tables.They arrived well-packaged with all the bits and bobs required for assembly - 12 each of bolts and of two different washers, plus an Allen key.The colour is lovely - perhaps a shade more honey than shown in the picture. All three of my tables had smooth varnished tops and all three were exactly the same colour. They appear to be solid wood and have a pleasing weight to them.Assembly couldn't be easier - the legs just have to be attached to the tops. This is done by a single bolt (with two washers) through the leg into a pre-drilled hole in the top. Using the Allen key I got a really sturdy join; I didn't need to use any wood glue.The medium and large tables are perfectly stable on a hard floor. The smallest table wobbles ever so slightly - maybe a mm or two. However when used on carpet in the lounge, this goes away.Clearly some reviewers have had problems with dents, rough surfaces, mis-matched colour or missing pieces. All I can say is that I've had none of those issues and am very happy with my purchase, especially at the price. The set I got was high quality throughout and very good value.I'd never heard of Julian Bowen before, but it's a name I'll remember if I need more furniture in future.Thoroughly recommended.