Ameriwood Home Jensen Coffee Table

I haven't put it together yet, but I did unload all the pieces. They were VERY well packed and protected. All the parts are there. It came sooner than expected. The top feels very sturdy and the published allowable weights are very adequate. The instructions are not the most simple I have ever seen, but I think I will be ok. I forgot to put my gloves on (and I was worried, based on some of the reviews) but I have no stains or rubbing off as yet. I feel like (so far) I have gotten all and more than I paid for. I am trusting that putting it together will not be too bad. I will try to update this review,once I put it together....not with the Baylor game on lol PART 2 - so I just finished putting it together...I am really wimpy and old and have less than great vision....and my tool collection is meager to say the least. First: no scratches, dings, etc. NO BLACK FINISH RUB OFF....not on me, not on the cloth I put down, not on the rag I used....I did try to call the customer service line (not open NY EVE DAY @ 1000)....only because I wanted to clarify if the black plastic connecters get screwed in or "tapped" in.....they were not mentioned in my instructions (compression rods were, which are not a part of this table)....tapped in easily with my hammer....I AM NOT A FAN OF THE "CAM BOLT AND LOCK !!!! I really would have preferred normal screws, nuts, and bolts. Having said that....I am quite pleased. It is very sturdy and any slight wobble or imperfection in being flush...I am TOTALLY attributing to my lack of muscle and some vision issues.....I can't understand the negative reviews....for the price and considering this is temporary furniture...worth it. Last, but not least, Currently, I have on the table, my laptop...no movement while typing. my lunch, my beer reward for putting the table together, a basket with necessities, box of Kleenex, and about five pounds of cd's, oh and my cell phone. It does not appear to be weak or unstable in any way...LAST WORD....putting the table together requires PATIENCE AND A GENTLE TOUCH...I can see where the particle board would not do well with a heavy hand while assembling. GOOD LUCK & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

This is a nice little table. It was easy to put together, the parts fit well, and it seems to be sturdy enough for what it is. I didn't have the problems some people mentioned of there being gaps where parts don't fit. The top needed some convincing to fit on properly, but once it did, that was it. I don't see any cracks or gaps anywhere. The plastic covers for the screws do fit a bit loosely, but a drop of glue solves that problem. And that's really only an issue if you have curious little kids poking at it; the caps won't fall off on their own, but can be pulled out and can be a choking hazard. Otherwise I like how they look. They look better than the round dark stickers some other similar cheap furniture has that stick on top of screws. These caps look less ghetto than that. I haven't tested the weight limit of the table, but just to be on the safe side, I wouldn't sit on it. I use it for my printer, paper, some books and office supplies and it works great for that. It also looks very nice next to my desk, which is the same color. The only problem I have with this table, which is a shared problem of this type of cheap furniture, is that it came a bit scratched here and there. And because it's not real wood, you can't sand and re-stain or otherwise really fix the problem. Black sharpie works pretty well, but because the surface is shiny, you still see the scratch against the light. I wish they were more careful packing and handling these things. But mine wasn't too bad, so I'm still happy with the purchase.

I have the whole set (coffee table, two end tables and sofa table), love the color, style and functionality. Gotta be careful though as one of my guests put there feet up on it and there were marks on the tables for days. Coasters are an absolute must. Dry dusting is also a must as color will bleed on to cloth if dusting polish is used; guess you get what you pay for. Some reviewers have said it was a pain to put together but if you read and follow the directions it really wasn't that bad to assemble; I've assembled worse. I will say my hands were sore from the screwdriver as there were so many parts that needed to be pushed in, screwed in, etc.

Many many years ago I bought one and could never find someone that sold it. Thanks to Altra Furniture, I found it. The table is strong and easy to assemble.

Love it. Perfect size for foster kittens to hide on the shelves so you lose your mind thinking you lost them.

Nice colour and design, but kinda wobbly

Do not buy! This is a terrible product with terrible craftsmanship the pieces they send with it don't even fit in there pre-drilled holes so nothing works properly. Wiggles and wobbles I could not be more thoroughly disappointed.

Love it, very sturdy and heavy.