Error in the video: I actually only had 3 bench panels out with 4 table panels for the party of 9. The 3 panels held the ~600 with no problem. Update since making the video: We sat 12 people (10 adults, 2 babies) around the table with 4 table panels and 4 bench panels with no problem.
Thank you for the review and update! We have been going back and forth for several months and after seeing your review, we took the leap and purchased today....hoping for a great outcome!!
Thank you so much for this wonderful, and thorough review.of the table. I saw an ad on Facebook on the Transformer table.. I loved the versatile design, and was wondering if it is a good buy. Since I have just moved into a larger house, this would come in handy. Especially hosting Thanksgiving dinners, and other family gatherings. Now I just have to run it through to my wife, and see what she thinks of it. Hopefully she approves. Costco is having a sale till the end of this month. Your thorough review really sold me. I hope she’ll agree to it, and we end up getting it! Fingers crossed (hopefully not for long).
Great review, thank you. We just purchased the table and bench in dark brown from Costco. I love the feature of making it smaller or expanding it. I will have it in my dining room, that will also double as my prayer room for my butsudan. We should have it in 2 weeks or less. Can't wait.
@@theticoboyI love it. It fits so many people which is what I love about it. We leave it fully expanded minus 1 panel. I purchased velvet chairs from Costco to go opposite the bench. The hard part is finding a tablecloth to fit it, which is love for special Luanda to protect the table
I was SO excited to get this table. It is just my husband and I as our grown children are on their own. BUT...when we all come together I need more space. I purchased TWO tables, two benches and the coffee table storage. I put them in our formal dining room, as we only need it for those rare occasions; we use our breakfast nook daily. In the 4 months we have owned it we have used it about 5 times....I am SO DISAPPOINTED! The wood is very soft, and has several dings in the side. No rough use, and we I spoke to customer service they said "wear and tear" really??!!! On something used a few time and owned only 4 months. I am sad I got rid of my 20 year old dining room table (That only had a few scratches and went through the growing years of my children unscathed) I feel I wasted $5,000!!!! Learn from my experience. If you want pictures and proof of purchase just message me!
That’s terrible! Which wood option did you choose? I’m wondering if some woods are softer than others. I was looking at this as Costco has the 3.0 line for a limited time. Thanks!
I’d like to know more! I have been following somewhat closely on this transformer table, and I’m very skeptical of its durability and sturdiness. If you could share photos of it or even a video in youtube, that would be great!
I was SO excited to get this table. It is just my husband and I as our grown children are on their own. BUT...when we all come together I need more space. I purchased TWO tables, two benches and the coffee table storage. I put them in our formal dining room, as we only need it for those rare occasions; we use our breakfast nook daily. In the 4 months we have owned it we have used it about 5 times....I am SO DISAPPOINTED! The wood is very soft, and has several dings in the side. No rough use, and we I spoke to customer service they said "wear and tear" really??!!! On something used a few time and owned only 4 months. I am sad I got rid of my 20 year old dining room table (That only had a few scratches and went through the growing years of my children unscathed) I feel I wasted $5,000!!!! Learn from my experience. If you want pictures and proof of purchase just message me!
Thanks for the review, we are thinking about buying and the price pushed us to look for reviews. We have the force of nature and the o3 waterworks as well and love how they clean so it’s nice to know we can gently spray to clean if needed.
It's definitely quite the investment. We were lucky to get it at the Kickstarter price. I'm glad you found this review helpful! Did you decide whether or not to get it yet?
@@jomama1995 Hi, we ended up making the purchase and it should be here in about 2 weeks. We’re hopeful it will look good in our space since it’s an investment
@@boltnut55 Update: the table looks really nice and has served us for parties of up to 8 with 4 little kids and 4 adults. We use it for our game nights regularly. Having the flexibility to adjust the size is great. Definitely advise having thick cloths and being careful, the kids banged their utensils causing some scratches and dents easier than I expected sadly. Our only regret was getting one of their extendable benches instead of two. The promotion was really good at half off a bench and my wife wants another one but the retail bench price is a bit much. TLDR: The table is great, can show damage easier than other tables but is worth the price they charge especially when bundled with promo offers of the coffee table or bench. The benches are a must buy since they also transform and can be tucked away. Benches are tough so get cushions for the butt, especially for kids
Hi! Thanks for your review of this. We’ve been wanting this but still not sure only because when we ordered samples of the different finishes, the inside of all of them were the same wood. Is the mahogany table, just on the outside and it is a different wood on the inside? Like it’s not really mahogany throughout but only looks like it. We can’t figure it out and the robot on the website didn’t really understand what we were trying to ask. Thanks if you can figure it out 🥰
Hi Jo Mama, when it is really high quality solid wood, why can you not remove scratches easily. if the wooden construction is only covered by veneer, it is a problem
Thank you 🙏! Your review was very thorough. 💯 The table Only seems large enough to put plates. Could you please tell me if you could put a Thanksgiving dinner on as well as individual plates? Thanks!😁
Hello Jo, thanks for sharing your experience. Quick question; do you need to store the middle leg of the table somewhere else? Or it can be stored with the table itself?
Hi! The middle leg can be stored in the table itself. It slides around to wherever you want it and tucks into the table when all the panels are removed.
I was SO excited to get this table. It is just my husband and I as our grown children are on their own. BUT...when we all come together I need more space. I purchased TWO tables, two benches and the coffee table storage. I put them in our formal dining room, as we only need it for those rare occasions; we use our breakfast nook daily. In the 4 months we have owned it we have used it about 5 times....I am SO DISAPPOINTED! The wood is very soft, and has several dings in the side. No rough use, and we I spoke to customer service they said "wear and tear" really??!!! On something used a few time and owned only 4 months. I am sad I got rid of my 20 year old dining room table (That only had a few scratches and went through the growing years of my children unscathed) I feel I wasted $5,000!!!! Learn from my experience. If you want pictures and proof of purchase just message me!
I've found the following issues with my purchase of the transformer table and bench set: -Table top makes loud noise due to wood panel hitting the table metal rails -Flimsy chairs due to the small washers and screws provided for installation -Chair screw holes not properly manufactured causing stripping of the screws The Transformer Table Warranty team told me that I cannot return the product without it being in the 'Original' packaging. This is an issue because the packaging was disposed of and we no longer own. After reaching out to the warranty team - they said: "Please be advised that our warranty policy for returns is clear and We feel that the client's remorse is not reflecting our clear communication about our product. The client has a responsibility to read before purchasing and ask all questions to avoid misunderstanding. We provide Free samples as well before purchase to avoid any disappointment, in your case they were not requested, so we would have to treat this as you had been informed and did take the time to read about our product, as you had agreed to receive our product after acknowledging the product description and Warranty coverage. Policy on returning the goods at client cost due to buyer's remorse, not covered by Transformer Table." 😮💨 In summary, we're quite dissatisfied with the product quality along with the lack of assistance from the warranty department. If you're looking for a rigid table and chairs of the highest quality then I would say the the price point does not reflect that. I'm hopeful I get some customer centric assistance from the Transformer Table team. I'm quite surprised they are unwilling to accept a return without the original packaging. Unable to send back a product after spending thousands of dollars because we don't have original packaging is mind boggling. ‼
@@amuperle1 I was SO excited to get this table. It is just my husband and I as our grown children are on their own. BUT...when we all come together I need more space. I purchased TWO tables, two benches and the coffee table storage. I put them in our formal dining room, as we only need it for those rare occasions; we use our breakfast nook daily. In the 4 months we have owned it we have used it about 5 times....I am SO DISAPPOINTED! The wood is very soft, and has several dings in the side. No rough use, and we I spoke to customer service they said "wear and tear" really??!!! On something used a few time and owned only 4 months. I am sad I got rid of my 20 year old dining room table (That only had a few scratches and went through the growing years of my children unscathed) I feel I wasted $5,000!!!! Learn from my experience. If you want pictures and proof of purchase just message me!
Thank you! Your review is really helpful, as we are thinking of getting one this month. One question we have is, how sturdy is the central leg? Unfortunately, we live in CA, and there is no room for us to see or test it out.
I was SO excited to get this table. It is just my husband and I as our grown children are on their own. BUT...when we all come together I need more space. I purchased TWO tables, two benches and the coffee table storage. I put them in our formal dining room, as we only need it for those rare occasions; we use our breakfast nook daily. In the 4 months we have owned it we have used it about 5 times....I am SO DISAPPOINTED! The wood is very soft, and has several dings in the side. No rough use, and we I spoke to customer service they said "wear and tear" really??!!! On something used a few time and owned only 4 months. I am sad I got rid of my 20 year old dining room table (That only had a few scratches and went through the growing years of my children unscathed) I feel I wasted $5,000!!!! Learn from my experience. If you want pictures and proof of purchase just message me!
What do you think about having this table and bench on a rug? It seems challenging enough with the felt on the floor so I'm thinking it might be difficult to move them on a rug. Thanks.
It'll definitely be difficult to pull the table/bench apart on a shag rug/something with a pile. But it might work on certain indoor/outdoor rugs! I had considered putting ours on a rug but decided against it because I didn't know what size to get. I didn't want to get a huge rug that would fit the full configuration since we only have it out with 3 panels day-to-day. If we got a smaller rug and expand the table when guests are over and the table spills over the rug, then it would look weird.
@@jomama1995 We have ours on a regular wall to wall carpeting in our dining room. It is a little difficult because of the weight to expand but well worth the effort. It only takes 2 of us and we are in our 60's. We did put round plastic discs under the middle leg just to protect the carpet. We love it! We seat our family of 10 around it easily with only one leaf not used. I did throw a luncheon with 12 ladies and with 2 on each end we were all comfortable. I would either use placemats or tablecloth every time you use it to protect the wood. Plenty of space for the food too. Hope this helps.
It scratches pretty easily. I always use coasters or potholders under everything so not sure how heat resistant it is, and I don’t want to risk testing it out! Overall, the table is still in pretty good shape.
@@jomama1995 did they ship you touch up paint that came with your table? I have little kids so I'm still on the fence of ordering it now or should I wait a couple of more years or so until they're older. Current table is Nuked out from them. Thx for the response!
@@flickboogers9325 yup, the table came with a little bottle of touch up paint but I haven’t gotten around to using it yet. I always sit my kids at the same panel during meal times so even if any fork stabbing action happens, it’s just that one panel that gets the extensive damage 😬
Poor quality. Nicks and scartches easy. Yes, they sent touch up paint, but that doesn't help on dings. I ALWAYS keep a thick cottong tablecloth to keep it protected. Here is my story:I was SO excited to get this table. It is just my husband and I as our grown children are on their own. BUT...when we all come together I need more space. I purchased TWO tables, two benches and the coffee table storage. I put them in our formal dining room, as we only need it for those rare occasions; we use our breakfast nook daily. In the 4 months we have owned it we have used it about 5 times....I am SO DISAPPOINTED! The wood is very soft, and has several dings in the side. No rough use, and we I spoke to customer service they said "wear and tear" really??!!! On something used a few time and owned only 4 months. I am sad I got rid of my 20 year old dining room table (That only had a few scratches and went through the growing years of my children unscathed) I feel I wasted $5,000!!!! Learn from my experience. If you want pictures and proof of purchase just message me!
@@jomama1995 I don't allow the children (Grand children) to sit here. I have them on their own plastic table. I keep a thick table cloth on always, and only used it 5 times in the 4 months I have owned it. I keep it in our formal dining room, not used daily. Now have several dings and customer service told me that was "wear and tear". I wish I didn't waist the $5,000 I spent on two sets and am sad I replaced my old table with this pretty new face...the old table wasn't large enough, but much more durable.
I still find it to be the most functional table for our family and space. I haven’t come across anything else on the market that could switch from a small footprint to accommodating a large party. However, I probably would have been much more hesitant about the purchase if I had know about how easily the surface scratches. It still looks great if you’re not looking up close.
@@jomama1995 sorry. Autocorrect. I meant to say “divets”. I’ve noticed them now on all the tables. It seems they try to hide them in the ads. I guess it’s crucial to the function.
It’s too heavy for me to lift the panels in and out of the table myself, but my husband is able to do it himself just fine. Would definitely need two people to assemble it initially.
Jo, we are looking to get this table. Of course the price is much heftier than the kickstarter price...so wondering is USD $1999 is worth the price. Comes with one bench!
Ohhh hard to say. I haven't looked at the market for dining tables recently so I don't know what's out there and what other products cost. I'm not sure if other solid wood pieces are in the same price range. If you're looking for something with the Transformer Table's flexibility and there is nothing else on the market that's comparable, then I would say go for it!
NO....do not get this product. The wood quality is not good. Scratches and dings easy. No help from customer service. My story: I was SO excited to get this table. It is just my husband and I as our grown children are on their own. BUT...when we all come together I need more space. I purchased TWO tables, two benches and the coffee table storage. I put them in our formal dining room, as we only need it for those rare occasions; we use our breakfast nook daily. In the 4 months we have owned it we have used it about 5 times....I am SO DISAPPOINTED! The wood is very soft, and has several dings in the side. No rough use, and we I spoke to customer service they said "wear and tear" really??!!! On something used a few time and owned only 4 months. I am sad I got rid of my 20 year old dining room table (That only had a few scratches and went through the growing years of my children unscathed) I feel I wasted $5,000!!!! Learn from my experience. If you want pictures and proof of purchase just message me!
Hi Kristy! It took us 1.5 years (yes years!) to receive the table. We ordered it October of 2019 and received it April of 2021. We backed the table on Kickstarter and it was supposed to arrive in December of 2019. I can’t speak to how efficient their shipping is now, but I’m sure it’s much better compared to their Kickstarter days!
@@jomama1995 @Kristy Gomez, I ordered in Nov 2021 and still have not received mine. Ive received freight scheduling confirmation twice and they ended up being no shows. I think this takes a very long time to come in. Thankfully I did not get rid of my older table prematurely.
@@boltnut55 I did finally! But, it came damaged (cracked, chipped, scratched) in multiple places and unfortunately it was on pieces that don’t get removed :-/. I tried reaching out and never got a response…..
Hi Justin! Each box was really heavy and we needed two people to carry each box. You can take a look at my unboxing video to get an idea of how the table was packaged.
thank you for this video! i am planning to buy one for my new house, but i was reading today on instagram from those that have bought the table that the table scratches and chips very easily. how's yours since you've had it?
Unfortunately, it does scratches/chips quite easily. We have some chips where the chair legs repeatedly hit the table and my toddler pounded her fork into the table so there are little dents from that. You also can’t write on a single sheet of paper without engraving the table. We learned it the hard way… The table comes with a little bottle of polish/paint but I haven’t had the time to try to cover up the marks, so not sure how well it’ll blend in. Will update you if I ever get around to doing that!
@@jomama1995 thanks for replying! Bummed to hear it does scratch/chip easily. Especially with writing a paper. Ugh I just love the concept of the table and how big in can get for our space that can’t have a large table on a regular. Are you still happy with it?
@@heyitsvalentine I’m still really happy with how functional it is and I stopped caring about its cosmetics after a while (probably cuz my house is a mess in general from the kids). We managed to keep it in great condition for at least a year, then we started using it more carelessly. It’ll take a little extra effort, but it’s definitely possible to keep it in good condition if you’re consistent in taking the right precautions!
I was SO excited to get this table. It is just my husband and I as our grown children are on their own. BUT...when we all come together I need more space. I purchased TWO tables, two benches and the coffee table storage. I put them in our formal dining room, as we only need it for those rare occasions; we use our breakfast nook daily. In the 4 months we have owned it we have used it about 5 times....I am SO DISAPPOINTED! The wood is very soft, and has several dings in the side. No rough use, and we I spoke to customer service they said "wear and tear" really??!!! On something used a few time and owned only 4 months. I am sad I got rid of my 20 year old dining room table (That only had a few scratches and went through the growing years of my children unscathed) I feel I wasted $5,000!!!! Learn from my experience. If you want pictures and proof of purchase just message me!
Error in the video: I actually only had 3 bench panels out with 4 table panels for the party of 9. The 3 panels held the ~600 with no problem.
Update since making the video: We sat 12 people (10 adults, 2 babies) around the table with 4 table panels and 4 bench panels with no problem.
Thank you! I love your reviews, they are so thorough.
Thank you for your feedback! I’m glad you find them helpful!
Thank you so much for this update! Great review, very informative 👏🏾
Thank you for the comment! Glad you find this helpful!
Thank you for the review and update! We have been going back and forth for several months and after seeing your review, we took the leap and purchased today....hoping for a great outcome!!
I hope you enjoy your table!
How do you like it? Thinking of purchasing today.
Renee, can you give an update on your thoughts on the table?
How's the table going? I'm iffy on buying one.
Hi do you have an update on your table? Really debating buying one. Scared of scratches like many reviews.
Thank you so much for this wonderful, and thorough review.of the table.
I saw an ad on Facebook on the Transformer table..
I loved the versatile design, and was wondering if it is a good buy.
Since I have just moved into a larger house, this would come in handy.
Especially hosting Thanksgiving dinners, and other family gatherings.
Now I just have to run it through to my wife, and see what she thinks of it.
Hopefully she approves.
Costco is having a sale till the end of this month.
Your thorough review really sold me.
I hope she’ll agree to it, and we end up getting it! Fingers crossed (hopefully not for long).
Thank you very much for the excellent review!
Hello, thank you so much for this thorough review. It answered every concern I had.
Glad it was helpful!
Great review, thank you. We just purchased the table and bench in dark brown from Costco. I love the feature of making it smaller or expanding it. I will have it in my dining room, that will also double as my prayer room for my butsudan. We should have it in 2 weeks or less. Can't wait.
How do you like it? Was thinking of buying one at Costco too
@@theticoboyI love it. It fits so many people which is what I love about it. We leave it fully expanded minus 1 panel. I purchased velvet chairs from Costco to go opposite the bench. The hard part is finding a tablecloth to fit it, which is love for special Luanda to protect the table
Great review, thanks!
I was SO excited to get this table. It is just my husband and I as our grown children are on their own. BUT...when we all come together I need more space. I purchased TWO tables, two benches and the coffee table storage. I put them in our formal dining room, as we only need it for those rare occasions; we use our breakfast nook daily. In the 4 months we have owned it we have used it about 5 times....I am SO DISAPPOINTED! The wood is very soft, and has several dings in the side. No rough use, and we I spoke to customer service they said "wear and tear" really??!!! On something used a few time and owned only 4 months. I am sad I got rid of my 20 year old dining room table (That only had a few scratches and went through the growing years of my children unscathed) I feel I wasted $5,000!!!! Learn from my experience. If you want pictures and proof of purchase just message me!
That’s terrible! Which wood option did you choose? I’m wondering if some woods are softer than others. I was looking at this as Costco has the 3.0 line for a limited time. Thanks!
I’d like to know more! I have been following somewhat closely on this transformer table, and I’m very skeptical of its durability and sturdiness. If you could share photos of it or even a video in youtube, that would be great!
Can you place a cold drink on it without causing rings?
Enjoyed the review. I often have big dinner parties and could use a table that can expand to seat 12.
Thank you for the comment! Glad you enjoyed the review.
I also got my table , I love it . Great review
That’s awesome! Glad you’re enjoying your table!
Thanks for the helpful review!
You’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful!
Thanks! Good review
Thank you for the review!
I was looking at this but I have small children so looks like I'll steer clear!
Glad this was helpful!
omgg this is the review i needed. this would truly change everything in my tiny little parisian appartment but have been afraid of the price haha
I was SO excited to get this table. It is just my husband and I as our grown children are on their own. BUT...when we all come together I need more space. I purchased TWO tables, two benches and the coffee table storage. I put them in our formal dining room, as we only need it for those rare occasions; we use our breakfast nook daily. In the 4 months we have owned it we have used it about 5 times....I am SO DISAPPOINTED! The wood is very soft, and has several dings in the side. No rough use, and we I spoke to customer service they said "wear and tear" really??!!! On something used a few time and owned only 4 months. I am sad I got rid of my 20 year old dining room table (That only had a few scratches and went through the growing years of my children unscathed) I feel I wasted $5,000!!!! Learn from my experience. If you want pictures and proof of purchase just message me!
Thanks for this video!
Love the bloopers :)
Great review.. very informative
Thanks for the review, we are thinking about buying and the price pushed us to look for reviews. We have the force of nature and the o3 waterworks as well and love how they clean so it’s nice to know we can gently spray to clean if needed.
It's definitely quite the investment. We were lucky to get it at the Kickstarter price. I'm glad you found this review helpful! Did you decide whether or not to get it yet?
@@jomama1995 Hi, we ended up making the purchase and it should be here in about 2 weeks. We’re hopeful it will look good in our space since it’s an investment
@@Gojemba Hope you guys enjoy your table!
@@Gojemba How do you like the table? Would love to know.
@@boltnut55 Update: the table looks really nice and has served us for parties of up to 8 with 4 little kids and 4 adults. We use it for our game nights regularly. Having the flexibility to adjust the size is great.
Definitely advise having thick cloths and being careful, the kids banged their utensils causing some scratches and dents easier than I expected sadly.
Our only regret was getting one of their extendable benches instead of two. The promotion was really good at half off a bench and my wife wants another one but the retail bench price is a bit much.
TLDR: The table is great, can show damage easier than other tables but is worth the price they charge especially when bundled with promo offers of the coffee table or bench. The benches are a must buy since they also transform and can be tucked away. Benches are tough so get cushions for the butt, especially for kids
Hi! Thanks for your review of this. We’ve been wanting this but still not sure only because when we ordered samples of the different finishes, the inside of all of them were the same wood. Is the mahogany table, just on the outside and it is a different wood on the inside? Like it’s not really mahogany throughout but only looks like it. We can’t figure it out and the robot on the website didn’t really understand what we were trying to ask. Thanks if you can figure it out 🥰
Hi! It appears to be the same type of wood throughout. However we’re not experts on wood so can’t say with 100% certainty!
Hi Jo Mama, when it is really high quality solid wood, why can you not remove scratches easily. if the wooden construction is only covered by veneer, it is a problem
Thank you 🙏! Your review was very thorough. 💯 The table Only seems large enough to put plates. Could you please tell me if you could put a Thanksgiving dinner on as well as individual plates? Thanks!😁
Thank you for your comment! We were able to fit 8.5" individual plates and serving trays that are more on the narrow side. The table is 38" wide.
yes that was one reason why I passed. Standard is 42" and I was hoping to find something even wider for that above reason.
Hello Jo, thanks for sharing your experience. Quick question; do you need to store the middle leg of the table somewhere else? Or it can be stored with the table itself?
Hi! The middle leg can be stored in the table itself. It slides around to wherever you want it and tucks into the table when all the panels are removed.
I was SO excited to get this table. It is just my husband and I as our grown children are on their own. BUT...when we all come together I need more space. I purchased TWO tables, two benches and the coffee table storage. I put them in our formal dining room, as we only need it for those rare occasions; we use our breakfast nook daily. In the 4 months we have owned it we have used it about 5 times....I am SO DISAPPOINTED! The wood is very soft, and has several dings in the side. No rough use, and we I spoke to customer service they said "wear and tear" really??!!! On something used a few time and owned only 4 months. I am sad I got rid of my 20 year old dining room table (That only had a few scratches and went through the growing years of my children unscathed) I feel I wasted $5,000!!!! Learn from my experience. If you want pictures and proof of purchase just message me!
I've found the following issues with my purchase of the transformer table and bench set:
-Table top makes loud noise due to wood panel hitting the table metal rails
-Flimsy chairs due to the small washers and screws provided for installation
-Chair screw holes not properly manufactured causing stripping of the screws
The Transformer Table Warranty team told me that I cannot return the product without it being in the 'Original' packaging. This is an issue because the packaging was disposed of and we no longer own. After reaching out to the warranty team - they said:
"Please be advised that our warranty policy for returns is clear and We feel that the client's remorse is not reflecting our clear communication about our product.
The client has a responsibility to read before purchasing and ask all questions to avoid misunderstanding. We provide Free samples as well before purchase to avoid any disappointment, in your case they were not requested, so we would have to treat this as you had been informed and did take the time to read about our product, as you had agreed to receive our product after acknowledging the product description and Warranty coverage.
Policy on returning the goods at client cost due to buyer's remorse, not covered by Transformer Table."
😮💨
In summary, we're quite dissatisfied with the product quality along with the lack of assistance from the warranty department. If you're looking for a rigid table and chairs of the highest quality then I would say the the price point does not reflect that. I'm hopeful I get some customer centric assistance from the Transformer Table team. I'm quite surprised they are unwilling to accept a return without the original packaging. Unable to send back a product after spending thousands of dollars because we don't have original packaging is mind boggling. ‼
is it really massive wood or only beaverboard with veneer
@@amuperle1 I was SO excited to get this table. It is just my husband and I as our grown children are on their own. BUT...when we all come together I need more space. I purchased TWO tables, two benches and the coffee table storage. I put them in our formal dining room, as we only need it for those rare occasions; we use our breakfast nook daily. In the 4 months we have owned it we have used it about 5 times....I am SO DISAPPOINTED! The wood is very soft, and has several dings in the side. No rough use, and we I spoke to customer service they said "wear and tear" really??!!! On something used a few time and owned only 4 months. I am sad I got rid of my 20 year old dining room table (That only had a few scratches and went through the growing years of my children unscathed) I feel I wasted $5,000!!!! Learn from my experience. If you want pictures and proof of purchase just message me!
Thank you! Your review is really helpful, as we are thinking of getting one this month. One question we have is, how sturdy is the central leg? Unfortunately, we live in CA, and there is no room for us to see or test it out.
I haven’t specifically tested it, but it does it’s job! I haven’t had any issues with the table sagging in the middle when fully extended.
I was SO excited to get this table. It is just my husband and I as our grown children are on their own. BUT...when we all come together I need more space. I purchased TWO tables, two benches and the coffee table storage. I put them in our formal dining room, as we only need it for those rare occasions; we use our breakfast nook daily. In the 4 months we have owned it we have used it about 5 times....I am SO DISAPPOINTED! The wood is very soft, and has several dings in the side. No rough use, and we I spoke to customer service they said "wear and tear" really??!!! On something used a few time and owned only 4 months. I am sad I got rid of my 20 year old dining room table (That only had a few scratches and went through the growing years of my children unscathed) I feel I wasted $5,000!!!! Learn from my experience. If you want pictures and proof of purchase just message me!
How do you like the table?
What do you think about having this table and bench on a rug? It seems challenging enough with the felt on the floor so I'm thinking it might be difficult to move them on a rug. Thanks.
It'll definitely be difficult to pull the table/bench apart on a shag rug/something with a pile. But it might work on certain indoor/outdoor rugs! I had considered putting ours on a rug but decided against it because I didn't know what size to get. I didn't want to get a huge rug that would fit the full configuration since we only have it out with 3 panels day-to-day. If we got a smaller rug and expand the table when guests are over and the table spills over the rug, then it would look weird.
@@jomama1995 We have ours on a regular wall to wall carpeting in our dining room. It is a little difficult because of the weight to expand but well worth the effort. It only takes 2 of us and we are in our 60's. We did put round plastic discs under the middle leg just to protect the carpet. We love it! We seat our family of 10 around it easily with only one leaf not used. I did throw a luncheon with 12 ladies and with 2 on each end we were all comfortable. I would either use placemats or tablecloth every time you use it to protect the wood. Plenty of space for the food too. Hope this helps.
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Just bought this table from costco, noticed it sags in the middle, and doesn't seem the quality reflects the price at all. Leaves a lot to be desired.
Thanks for the review! How's the wood holding up? I'm concerned about heat marks and scratches. The ad says it is heat resistant to some extent.
It scratches pretty easily. I always use coasters or potholders under everything so not sure how heat resistant it is, and I don’t want to risk testing it out! Overall, the table is still in pretty good shape.
@@jomama1995 did they ship you touch up paint that came with your table? I have little kids so I'm still on the fence of ordering it now or should I wait a couple of more years or so until they're older. Current table is Nuked out from them. Thx for the response!
@@flickboogers9325 yup, the table came with a little bottle of touch up paint but I haven’t gotten around to using it yet. I always sit my kids at the same panel during meal times so even if any fork stabbing action happens, it’s just that one panel that gets the extensive damage 😬
Poor quality. Nicks and scartches easy. Yes, they sent touch up paint, but that doesn't help on dings. I ALWAYS keep a thick cottong tablecloth to keep it protected. Here is my story:I was SO excited to get this table. It is just my husband and I as our grown children are on their own. BUT...when we all come together I need more space. I purchased TWO tables, two benches and the coffee table storage. I put them in our formal dining room, as we only need it for those rare occasions; we use our breakfast nook daily. In the 4 months we have owned it we have used it about 5 times....I am SO DISAPPOINTED! The wood is very soft, and has several dings in the side. No rough use, and we I spoke to customer service they said "wear and tear" really??!!! On something used a few time and owned only 4 months. I am sad I got rid of my 20 year old dining room table (That only had a few scratches and went through the growing years of my children unscathed) I feel I wasted $5,000!!!! Learn from my experience. If you want pictures and proof of purchase just message me!
@@jomama1995 I don't allow the children (Grand children) to sit here. I have them on their own plastic table. I keep a thick table cloth on always, and only used it 5 times in the 4 months I have owned it. I keep it in our formal dining room, not used daily. Now have several dings and customer service told me that was "wear and tear". I wish I didn't waist the $5,000 I spent on two sets and am sad I replaced my old table with this pretty new face...the old table wasn't large enough, but much more durable.
After having this for quite a while do you regret getting it or still find It to be a useful investment?
I still find it to be the most functional table for our family and space. I haven’t come across anything else on the market that could switch from a small footprint to accommodating a large party. However, I probably would have been much more hesitant about the purchase if I had know about how easily the surface scratches. It still looks great if you’re not looking up close.
Why are there divers in your table legs where it meets the top?
Hi, not sure what you mean by divers. Can you clarify?
@@jomama1995 sorry. Autocorrect. I meant to say “divets”. I’ve noticed them now on all the tables. It seems they try to hide them in the ads. I guess it’s crucial to the function.
Is it heavy ? Can you do it by yourself?
It’s too heavy for me to lift the panels in and out of the table myself, but my husband is able to do it himself just fine. Would definitely need two people to assemble it initially.
If one didn't have the coffee table, would they have to store the panels elsewhere by themselves?
That’s correct. If you don’t have the coffee table, you would need to find a separate area to store the panels yourself.
@@jomama1995 Get the coffee table. We use it as a side end table in our living room.
How easy is to damage while adding and removing panels?
It can scratch or dent pretty easily if you’re not careful while adding or removing panels.
Jo, we are looking to get this table. Of course the price is much heftier than the kickstarter price...so wondering is USD $1999 is worth the price. Comes with one bench!
Ohhh hard to say. I haven't looked at the market for dining tables recently so I don't know what's out there and what other products cost. I'm not sure if other solid wood pieces are in the same price range. If you're looking for something with the Transformer Table's flexibility and there is nothing else on the market that's comparable, then I would say go for it!
NO....do not get this product. The wood quality is not good. Scratches and dings easy. No help from customer service. My story: I was SO excited to get this table. It is just my husband and I as our grown children are on their own. BUT...when we all come together I need more space. I purchased TWO tables, two benches and the coffee table storage. I put them in our formal dining room, as we only need it for those rare occasions; we use our breakfast nook daily. In the 4 months we have owned it we have used it about 5 times....I am SO DISAPPOINTED! The wood is very soft, and has several dings in the side. No rough use, and we I spoke to customer service they said "wear and tear" really??!!! On something used a few time and owned only 4 months. I am sad I got rid of my 20 year old dining room table (That only had a few scratches and went through the growing years of my children unscathed) I feel I wasted $5,000!!!! Learn from my experience. If you want pictures and proof of purchase just message me!
How long did it take to ship?
Hi Kristy! It took us 1.5 years (yes years!) to receive the table. We ordered it October of 2019 and received it April of 2021. We backed the table on Kickstarter and it was supposed to arrive in December of 2019. I can’t speak to how efficient their shipping is now, but I’m sure it’s much better compared to their Kickstarter days!
@@jomama1995 @Kristy Gomez, I ordered in Nov 2021 and still have not received mine. Ive received freight scheduling confirmation twice and they ended up being no shows. I think this takes a very long time to come in. Thankfully I did not get rid of my older table prematurely.
@@staylosocoJ Oh no! I hope your table comes in soon!
@@staylosocoJ Have you received your table yet? If you did, what do you think? Thanks.
@@boltnut55 I did finally! But, it came damaged (cracked, chipped, scratched) in multiple places and unfortunately it was on pieces that don’t get removed :-/. I tried reaching out and never got a response…..
How heavy was it when it arrived? Do you think a single person could carry it in themselves?
Hi Justin! Each box was really heavy and we needed two people to carry each box. You can take a look at my unboxing video to get an idea of how the table was packaged.
@@jomama1995 Need 2 people
Not that heavy I lifted with 1 finger😂
Felt pads brand please?
Not sure what the brand is. I just got a large pack from Costco!
thank you for this video! i am planning to buy one for my new house, but i was reading today on instagram from those that have bought the table that the table scratches and chips very easily. how's yours since you've had it?
Unfortunately, it does scratches/chips quite easily. We have some chips where the chair legs repeatedly hit the table and my toddler pounded her fork into the table so there are little dents from that. You also can’t write on a single sheet of paper without engraving the table. We learned it the hard way… The table comes with a little bottle of polish/paint but I haven’t had the time to try to cover up the marks, so not sure how well it’ll blend in. Will update you if I ever get around to doing that!
@@jomama1995 thanks for replying! Bummed to hear it does scratch/chip easily. Especially with writing a paper. Ugh I just love the concept of the table and how big in can get for our space that can’t have a large table on a regular. Are you still happy with it?
@@heyitsvalentine I’m still really happy with how functional it is and I stopped caring about its cosmetics after a while (probably cuz my house is a mess in general from the kids). We managed to keep it in great condition for at least a year, then we started using it more carelessly. It’ll take a little extra effort, but it’s definitely possible to keep it in good condition if you’re consistent in taking the right precautions!
I was SO excited to get this table. It is just my husband and I as our grown children are on their own. BUT...when we all come together I need more space. I purchased TWO tables, two benches and the coffee table storage. I put them in our formal dining room, as we only need it for those rare occasions; we use our breakfast nook daily. In the 4 months we have owned it we have used it about 5 times....I am SO DISAPPOINTED! The wood is very soft, and has several dings in the side. No rough use, and we I spoke to customer service they said "wear and tear" really??!!! On something used a few time and owned only 4 months. I am sad I got rid of my 20 year old dining room table (That only had a few scratches and went through the growing years of my children unscathed) I feel I wasted $5,000!!!! Learn from my experience. If you want pictures and proof of purchase just message me!