Rolanstar Lift Top Coffee Table - Multi-Function Convertible Table with Drawers and Hidden Compartment, Converts to Dining Table for Living Room, Home Office, Espresso

I spent a ton of time dithering over whether or not to pull the trigger on this table, but I am incredibly glad I finally did. ​If you are a "dinner on the couch" kind of person, this thing is a total game-changer. The lift-top mechanism brings the surface up to the perfect height, making it incredibly easy and comfortable to eat right from the sofa without slouching or spilling. ​The standout feature for me is the build quality. The entire system is very heavy. While that means you might want an extra set of hands during assembly to move the box around, it is incredibly reassuring once it's put together. When the top is extended, it doesn't feel flimsy, wobbly, or tip-prone at all. It feels rock-solid and stable. ​Between the heavy-duty feel, the handy drawer storage, and how functional it makes the living room, it completely justified the weeks I spent overthinking the purchase. Highly recommend!

I have had this coffee table for a couple of months. I was able to build it by myself, though it took me a couple hours and I do think the way I resolved some of the issues with doing it alone (as at some points you would have to have a side me lifted while screwing in the screws, I propped the other side up on boxes and whatnot to get it to the level I needed) I think I may have caused some minor scratches to the surface as I do not recall seeing them when pulling out of the box, though I did not examine them too thoroughly at that point, but I will give them the benefit of the doubt and say that’s on me. As for durability, I want to be honest that my partner and I don’t tend to spend a whole lot of time in our living room. We do have 3 cats and a dog, so it has held up well with my dog bumping it (hasn’t caused it to feel wobbly) and our cats climbing on it. When the top is raised I am not overly concerned that it will injure the cats when they inevitably try crawling underneath the raised top on the storage area below it, as it does take a bit of pressure to move it down to shut and lift it up. It has a lot of room as well when the full raised top is open, and feels sturdy. I cannot comment on how well it might hold up for anyone who may have younger kids, though my concern would me when lifting it, the hinges that push it up do seem to wiggle ever so slightly at its extending. I could see that being an issue if a kid is too rough with it over time, and potentially causing the screws to rip out of the wood where the hinge is held. Overall though, I would highly recommend this coffee table. It has some nice hidden storage without seeming too “blocky” like ottoman coffee tables do, as it has the open gap between the top shelf and the bottom drawers. The top when fully open, I could see it easily fitting 4 people if you need more room when having guests over, and I do really love the wood appearance. With darker wood finishes on furniture from a lot of other products on Amazon, I find that the “rustic” color often looks really fake and it’s usually hard to find something that would fit in my home, as it’s more of a cozier vibe and there’s not a lot of white pieces, so I really appreciate how realistic this dark finish (dark walnut I believe they called it) looks. Sorry, writing this while at a doctors office so I don’t have any photos to share!

While the assembly is fairly involved (budget ~1 hour) the instructions are very straightforward and the hardware is well organized. I wanted to give 5 stars but can’t because the last stage of assembly is a bit tricky. Ideally you need two people - one to hold the top of the table and one to set the screws and tighten them. If you don’t have a helper, I recommend propping the table top on a couch and using several blankets and cushions to hold it in position and prevent scratching/damaging the interior of the table while positioning the brackets and screws. This worked for me even though it was still super awkward and strenuous at times. One nice thing is that you can get away with assembling this with just the tools and hardware included. Screw holes are predrilled so hand tightening is doable. That said, a drill was still helpful in a few spots, such as the drawer assembly. The resulting table is nice looking and sturdy when it is all folded down. It gets a bit awkward when the top is flipped up into the half-table position. It might be a good idea to store some heavy books in the base of the table to counter balance and add stability in this position. It doesn’t tip, but would if you put too much pressure down on it. In full-table mode, it is quite stable and surprisingly attractive as a dining table. Height is a bit interesting with this one - it’s a bit too high for my couch and a bit too low for regular chairs. Still a solid and versatile piece I’m quite happy with.

I was looking for a coffee table for our family room and was hoping to.find something that would double as a small table. After a lengthy search, I settled on this on. It shipped quickly and arrived well packaged with no damage. The positives: Upon opening, the parts were easily identified and, using the directions, the table went together smoothly in about an hour. I like the storage under the top and the 2 drawers below. When closed, the height is nice for a coffee table and when expanded makes a nice table. It has a nice look and goes well with my furniture. My concerns: You do need to be careful when expanding and closing the top which is the reason for 4 stars. Be sure to be on the side in the middle. This ensures the top opens and closes evenly without putting pressure on the hinges. My grandchildren try to do it and I'm worried if they force it, they will break it. I also wish it was a little more sturdy. I need to keep reminding everyone not to lean on the top when it is opened as I do not think it would withstand alot of weight. Overall I am happy with my purchase and would buy it again.

As described. Great for price. 12 year old grandson put it together for me. If you’re doing it yourself you will need an extra pair of hands putting on the top.