VASAGLE Lift Top Coffee Table, Lift Coffee Table with Storage Shelf, Hidden Compartments and Lifting Top, for Living Room, Office, 19.7 x 47.2 x (19.3-24.4) Inches, Rustic Brown and Black ULCT212B01

I recently moved into my new apartment. Due to storage, relocation and to simply start fresh, I essentially had NO FURNITURE! I needed to start buying stuff, and fast. The whole process of designs and styles to choose from and utilizing space, etc has always been fun and exciting to me. To go through the entire process then finally get your new stuff! The catch to this is, stuff costs money. I really didn’t want to just go impulsively buy the first cheap coffee table I saw and just beat it up for 1-2 years then start the whole process over again. I really wanted to start making purchases on larger items that I can use and be happy with for 5/10/20 years. But generally those types of items cost a lot more money.After deciding on the style, size, functionality and finally a budget, I did a lot of research. I spent about 2 weeks researching coffee tables, side tables, bed frames, mattresses, carpets, desks… everything found in a home, I was researching and planning. But this review is for the coffee table you’re checking out; so let’s skip to when I decided on this VASAGLE coffee table. I am happy to review it and share that this was a fantastic purchase. Here is how I figure this to be the case.Fast shipping. Free shipping. Isn’t that why we pay for Prime? This is exactly the type of purchase that we want Prime for in the first place.The shipping box was not too bad to get into my apartment. If you have trouble moving heavier items, get your buddy involved.Easy and leisurely assembly. I don’t rush assembly. So any reviewer that brags “I got it done in like 25 minutes”; they rushed the job. They stripped various screws, forgot fasteners, scratched the surfaces, at some point realized they installed one piece incorrectly and had to take it all apart to fix their mistake, then forgot to tighten 40% of the fasteners during reassembly, then finally lie to folks for some reason and say they did it in 25 minutes. They later down the road complain that it wobbles, squeaks while the fasteners are falling out and all they can do is blame it on the manufacturer. This seems like I know these types of guys too well. I know these things because I used to be one of those guys. I have learned that you only have to assemble a new item ONCE. So when you do; do it right.I put on a movie, followed the instructions closely, then it was completed by the time the movie was over. What type of movie? 90’s Tom Clancy. Ford not Baldwin. So use that timeframe of measurement… if you care to.Sturdiness. Yes, it is sturdy. I was somewhat skeptical about the sturdiness of the hinge lift system. I was pleasantly surprised that it functions very well, while remaining quite as well. It has plenty of support for dining while cutting up a nice ribeye steak, or doing a little bit of work on your laptop.Storage. This is one of the major factors I used in selecting this table. I utilize the entire top hidden storage compartment to keep about 4 LARGE blankets in. It’s almost winter. I like blankets. Now they’re in arms reach, but hidden until I actually need them.The 3 bottom compartments are great, which was another feature that helped me narrow it down to this item. There were a couple of similar looking, but different configurations I researched and considered. I liked the empty/pass through bottom section. It opens up the table more, as opposed to just a big flush block object in the middle of your room. To add to the storage and look of the compartments, I sized, then went shopping for 2 baskets to keep in either end of the table. I’m utilizing them for accessible, but hidden nicknacks such as a couple of lesser used remotes, chargers, cat toys and cat treats. You never know when you need to reward your cat for doing something totally cute. I have some of my fav coffee table books in the middle compartment, with the occasional curious cat peep hole.Style. I like this style and design. If you’re reading this review, you probably do too. I wouldn’t, and didn’t do any research or comparison shopping on items that I didn’t find appealing visually in the first place. That would be silly. Generally a lot of folks purchase furniture on looks alone. Often true functionality is overlooked. I was lucky enough to find a coffee table that I was literally imagining in my head before I saw it. The rest of my pros on this item is why I’m writing a review for it in the first place.Price. I find this to be an excellent price. With the quality and overall finished product; I actually consider this quite a steal. This is comparable to the 7 year Max Scherzer contract the Nationals got. If that comparison doesn’t mean anything to you; I can’t help you, or you’re a Mets fan. However all you really need to know is this a excellent value-purchase that you will greatly benefit from.The price was actually below what I was budgeting for the coffee table, so when I decided on this, I was able to make a couple of additional purchases in my “want/eventually” column.I’m not close to being done fully furnishing the new apartment with everything I’m planning on; and the decor stage is a 3 month plan/activity for me to do through the rest of the year. However I was able to cross “Coffee Table” off my list. And I am very satisfied with that.#Recommend

My 14 yr old grandson put this together for me in about an hour. The top is a bit stiff at first to put up but it gets easier for me. I recommend this coffee table. It’s great in my apartment since I don’t have a dining table I use this coffee table! Love it!!

I love my table!! It looks just like the picture and was really easy to put together. It’s the perfect size for our family room and I love that I can store things in it. I haven’t had any issues with it and it’s pretty sturdy. I would definitely recommend.

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Its amazing! The size and quality are great and it looks exactly like the pictures. The inside holds way more than I thought it would.

Love this coffee table. We often eat meals on our couch and have loved pulling the table up and being able to actually cut food while comfy on the couch. It was easy to put together. Took my husband and I maybe 40 minutes , feels sturdy . We were missing one little foot knob, contacted the company and they are sending another piece . Great table and great price

My new favorite piece of furniture! I absolutely LOVE this coffee table! I even had some friends over for dinner & we used it as an impromptu dining room table & it was a hit! I also use it as a workstation, and it adjusts to the perfect height! I just can’t say enough positive things about it. Solidly constructed & the only things to assemble are the legs! HIGHLY recommend!!!

I’m a single woman over 60 and I was able to put this together by myself. The box was heavy, but the individual pieces were not.Pros:- Well packaged and protected in the box- All parts were present and even had a separate bag with spares- Came with ALL tools needed to put it together, including a magnetic screwdriver- All the pieces were clearly labeled- The faux wood is a nice quality and looks pretty nicePossible Gotchas:- When inserting the screws for the springs without help, load the screw into the magnetic screwdriver into one hand and hold the springs with the other hand.- Do not tighten the screws when connecting the springs to the wood too tightly to avoid problems (see picture). I used a power screwdriver to tighten one of the screws, and the screw head broke off the screw (the picture shows the broken screw and a screw that isn’t broken). I didn’t deduct any stars for this due to my use of a power screwdriver on high that I probably shouldn’t have done. The spring seems stable with the other 7 screws, so I’m not worried about problems.- When attaching the lid, be sure to attach it in the right direction (I originally attached it backwards, so it wouldn't close correctly). Also be sure to very LOOSELY attach one screw on one side and then attach a screw on the other side until all eight screws are attached. I had to pull the springs outward to make sure the screws lined up (see the picture). Attaching screws LOOSELY on both sides makes lining up the holes for the other screws much easier.- The pieces are labeled with a sticky backing that didn’t come off the wood cleanly. Based on the faux wood having a nice coating, you can use Goo Gone or Goof Off or any other product that can remove adhesive to remove the stickiness with no problem.The containers in my pictures did not come with the coffee table but were perfect for my needs. I bought them off Amazon (StorageWorks decorative storage baskets for shelves; they come with and without lids). The containers fit perfectly and I am happy with them (although they could probably use a little ironing).I would recommend this coffee table. It is just under 2 feet tall when the lid isn’t raised, which fits beautifully under my bay window (see picture). It is nice quality for the price.