Vida Designs Corona 1 Drawer Console Table With Shelf, Waxed Pine

Just moved to a new house. Wanted something for the hallway AND landing. Found this!And, it's (they're) lovely! Wasn't sure what to expect but slender, flat-pack boxes contained all the parts. Instructions were clear and concise. Having access to a hammer and mallet made life easier (always does when working with wood!) and the end results/s were absolutely stunning!Cheap products? Not really. Expensive? Not really, either. Well-machined? Yes, but expect the odd variance in hole accuracy. The product is wood and natural after all. Assemble it. Stare at it. And enjoy it!

There are some early reviews which say this is hard to put together and the alignment of holes etc is poor. I think the product quality must have been given a thorough overhaul because I found all items fitted perfectly and lined up very well. The attention to detail is good.It has a 'rustic' pine finish - as the photos show well, so you do get what you expect. The surface of the items was perfect with no flaws or damage.It is sturdy and I do not think it will warp or break with wear. It easily took my weight when I sat on it to ensure all the dowels in the top were fully seated.There are some nice touches eg: extra screws and dowels in case you lose one, there are holes inside the drawer to insert a pair of dowels which stops the drawer being pulled out completely. It is well packaged to prevent damage in transit.Someone has reviewed it previously and said they put it together in 5 minutes. Not possible. It took me an hour but I fitted all the pieces together in a trial run and took care over the screw alignment. So it could be done be a less fussy person in 30 minutes. I did it on my own, but a helping hand would have been useful but is not essential. Assemble it on a large rug or carpet to protect the surface as you do need to lay in on all its sides and the top too.A lot of self assemble drawers fall apart as their dowels loosen and glue ages. But there is no glue here and the dowels just provide alignment which is held perfectly when the screws go in.All you need is a hammer and a cross head screw driver.And all for just over £30. Good value for a useful occasional table, with drawer and magazine shelf.We liked it so much we have just bought another and the build quality, packing and appearance is again very well worth the money - no problems with either of the items

Arrived a few days after ordering.A few things to note, it comes in pieces, ALL of it - even the drawer right down to the drawer knob (LOL) all has to be assembled. It's all just pieces of wood. Everything is included that you need to assemble it except the tools. You will need a starhead screwdriver, and a small hammer. 60 minutes or so of being patient too.Luckily, the instruction manual is very clear and how pieces are numbered and lettered make it a less daunting task, but it's still time consuming when you just want something to be ready. It's recommended 2 people do it, but I just put it together myself, roughly 60 minutes~ or so preparation time. Oh, and when you tear open the screwdrivers bag DO NOT mix them up, you will make things a 100 times harder for yourself - they come pre-labelled to help you identify which screws go where. Keep that in mind. Tear each compartment of the bag separately to save yourself a mess!I've found that most instruction manuals can make things worse or even don't really make sense, but this one included is very well put together.When it is assembled and put together, it looks amazing and feels very sturdy and reliable. I'm going to be using mine for a neat little TV and PS4 on the bottom stand. I can't stress that enough, yes it's tedious putting it up, but it looks wonderful when it's up. Really.Perfect for a small bedroom, or even large rooms where you have little space perhaps. What ever its purpose that you have in mind, just be prepared to assemble it and take your time because 1 mistake could mean you'll spend an extra hour.

Good value for money

This was bought to fit a small space in my hallway to be a key/post table. The item arrived quickly and was well packaged. The instructions were easy enough to follow and the table was assembled by 1 person very quickly and easily. The item looks good in place and is sturdy. I have a small basket on top in which I put keys, sunglasses etc and a wooden letter rack, the drawer is small but handy for an a5 notepad and a few pens ( I never know where a pen is when I need one but no longer have that problem). The shelf holds a wicker basket large enough for me to put gloves/hats/ scarves etc in. Considering its small size I am pleasantly surprised how much I am able to store on and in it. The table looks really nice and is remarkably cheap. I am pleased with my purchase and would recommend.

Far less expensive than alternatives I'd seen on the high street so I took a gamble and bought a couple. I'm very pleased that I did. They came swiftly and well packaged. They were easy to assemble and once built they are solid and sturdy. The legs are a little on the narrow side, which makes them very slightly susceptible to sideways rocking, but that's the price you must pay for this sized cabinet - it's an elementary matter of physics. I doubt I could find anything better for my purposes (occasional use eating table) and certainly not for anything remotely close to this price. 100% recommended purchase.