It’s been a great table so far; it’s sturdy and the hidden storage is awesome! But for the price, the packaging was torn by the time it got here (which took forever btw) and the corners of the table are scuffed. I wouldn’t mind if this was a cheap Amazon table but for the price of this one, it’s a bummer it came damaged.Product came with dings and dents and no instructions. Packaging is awful. Missing metal part so I made my own so we could use the table. Also had to re-drill parts of wood so things would line up.Let’s get the negatives out of the way first.It’s important to note I would have wholeheartedly given this coffee table a 5 star rating, if it weren’t for the fact that the one I received was obviously a return.As you can see from the photos, the box was poorly taped with duct tape and the inside packaging material was in slight disarray. There were some minor cosmetic defects, a scratch here, a chip in the finish there, as you can see in the photos. I was very disappointed by the defects, but after verifying all of the parts were included, I decided to put it together.To begin with, this is not some thin particle board furniture like you would buy at a superstore. I mean, it is particle board, but it’s thick and heavy. The pieces are very solid feeling and the finish/color of the veneer is a beautiful ash color.Word to the wise - the manufacturer severely underestimates the amount of wood glue they provide you with. Instructions state to use a single drop of glue for each dowel rod. The glue is a pretty thick glop, however, so it’s difficult to ascertain how much to squeeze out. I ran out of glue well before I ran out of dowel rod holes to fill. Take it super easy with the glue or have some wood glue on hand.Another piece of advise - think of the spring-loaded hinges as bear traps. They are secured with a zip tie around each one that must be cut before you attach them to the rest of the table. Do not put your fingers anywhere near those things when you cut the zip tie. When I tell you I almost lost a few fingers, I’m serious. I believed I was holding the hinges in a way they would not spring and hurt me, but I was wrong. It just so happened that I lost my grip just as I cut the zip tie, resulting in my fingers being out of the way, rather than snapped in half. For the second hinge, I didn’t even hold it. I laid it on the floor and cut the zip tie with my arm outstretched as far as possible and my eyes squinted like I was diffusing a bomb.It took approximately two hours for me to put this thing together by myself, largely because I was exhausted from work and kept zoning out. However, I managed to complete it and am absolutely in love.Not only is the coffee table extremely solid and sturdy, it’s the perfect height and shape to go with my sectional couch. It’s low enough to put my feet on and not have any obstruction for my view of the television. While sitting on the couch, I can easily raise the table top to about mid-chest level. This will be excellent for working on my laptop, putting together a puzzle, or diamond-painting while watching television. The hinges raise and lower the tabletop with minimal effort in a smooth, fluid motion.Again, if it weren’t for the indications the table I received had been slightly damaged and returned, I would have given this coffee table 5 stars. It really is beautiful and the functionality is awesome.This was an easy to assemble coffee table. It came well packaged, and I did not have any damaged parts. There were no instructions inside, but I was able to find it on the company's website. It took me about an hour to assemble by myself. It's pretty hefty and once assembled you will want someone else to help you move it.The lift is strong and stays in place when you lift it up. It never felt like it was going to flip over when it is up. I like the storage underneath as it allows me to place small stuff in there and off the table. I have my TTV remotes and game controllers in there. The kids like to put small toys in there as well for fun. This design is good because I can have items on top of the table and not have to take them off to access items underneath. It's very sturdy and looks nice. The size of it is not that big. it feels like it is more in scale with a loveseat than a sofa, but it works for me. I like this coffee table.Honest review here.PROSNot solid wood. NO directions. Cumbersome assembly but nice at the end.The frame is heavy and seems solidFunctional design I do like that for storage.CONSWhile functional looking it's hard to assemble and honestly not the best quality. It's a no for me.Not solid wood.My table came with no instructions but we were able to figure it out. Be aware this is particle board, not wood. Once together it worked well, lift top was easy to operate and the storage underneath was handy for office items. It seems sturdy enough for a work space which is what I'm using it for and the cubby on the sides is very handy. I like it.The box came a bit beat up, with one of the corners exposed & slightly damaged. It took some time & muscle to put together, but once together it looks decent. For the price, quality, & set up I don’t hate it but I don’t love it either.For 200$ you can get a solid wood coffee table from IKEA or Target. This, despite being described as solid wood, is not. It is a dealbreaker, because functionality and durability of particle board can not be compared.