FURINNO Simplistic Study Table, Columbia Walnut

Let me start off with some background. My wife adopted a little girl which meant we were losing the full use of second bedroom of our two bedroom apartment. This was traditionally our shared office space/junk room. With the repurposing of that room, we got rid of our desks and had to integrate our workspace into the living room. My wife got a nice ikea desk but I decided to go deskless and just use a lap tray for my laptop. This didn't last long. I needed a place for stationary and to serve as my at-home base of operations. The only space not dedicated to baby stuff was a small section beside our couch where our end tables had been relegated. I was glad to see this desk fit that space perfectly. Pros: Cheap. This desk was not only cheaper than the alternatives at target and wal-mart, but the rounded shelves gave it a nicer look. Not to mention, it was two fewer sharp corners in an increasingly baby proofed home. Easy assembly. If you've put together anything from ikea, this should pose no challenge. Cons: Pieces aren't very well labeled, but there are so few you shouldn't really need the labels. I like the fact that I don't have big ugly letter stickers on each piece. The piece letter is stenciled onto the unfinished edge but it isn't very clear. You're better off just comparing the pieces to the instructions. Also, the finish was worn off of the edge of my shelves when they arrived. I would complain, but the desk was super cheap and I just touched up the worn spots with a sharpie, end of crisis. Regarding other complaints: 1. Screw holes not fully drilled - right, because it is particle board. Even without the pre-drilled holes screws work into the "wood" easily, if the holes were drilled too deeply, the screws wouldn't take. I found the whole screw situation pretty well done. The whole unit comes together using a series of dowels, cam locking bolts and a few screws. 2. Desk is wobbly on carpet - I misunderstood this at first. When I read that people found the desk wobbly I thought they were referring to the construction of the desk itself. After assembly, I noted how solid it felt. When I put it on the carpet, however, I realized what people meant. On the carpet, it sometimes appears as though the whole thing might tip over. However, this is because it is so narrow relative to its height. Mine stabilized once I put things onto it and had it pushed up against the side of the couch. If you have it against a wall, just anchor it. If you are using it on a hard surface, it won't even need that. 3. Space - the dimensions are clearly listed. The desktop comfortably fits a 19" laptop, mouse, a desk lamp and space to charge up my phone. If you are unsure, measure your stuff and see if it will fit before ordering. I never expected to get a super expensive desk on the cheap. I wanted something that fit into a small space within some very specific dimensions (which this did). If it wobbled, I stabilized it. If something didn't fit, I made it fit. If there was a scuff, I touched it up. For $50 I expected exactly what was described, not a turnkey solution in a box. The desk isn't perfect. But I think it is still worth the $50 depending upon your needs.

I’m very happy with this desk. The quality is excellent for the price, it’s sturdy, stable, and super easy to assemble,I finished in less than an hour following the instructions. The size is perfect for small spaces, yet it still offers great functionality. What I love the most are the two small drawers for storing little items and the side shelves, which are perfect for books or decorations. The black and gray design looks modern and matches with everything. I use it as a laptop desk and also for studying, and honestly, it has exceeded my expectations. I 100% recommend it if you’re looking for a stylish, functional, and affordable desk. Totally worth it!

Very nice piece simple to put together. Ideal for space.

I was looking for something to use as a TV stand but didn't really wanted to get a TV stand. Looking around I came across this desk. Im gonna be honest, I was skeptical at first. Not only because of the price, but a lot of the reviews were mentioning that it was not as sturdy. After searching for a few days I decided to throw my best judgement out the window and let the price wrap me and pull me and I ended up purchasing it. My TV is not that big (43" sony) and I only have my PS4 and switch dock with the TV on the desk and it has hold pretty good. Assembly is very simple and quick (took me around 10-15 minutes) and instructions are straight to the point. This desk in particular doesn't have many parts to it so it can be assembled by one person but don't be afraid to ask for help. Recommend to tighten all the screws after for a more secure feel and just keep a eye on the wood that supports the desk on the top and the bottom. When I was assembling it I made the mistake of not pay so much attention when putting the pieces together so the unfinished wood is actually showing towards the front (I personally don't care about that since I bought the desk and planned to store things underneath it and what I have its actually covering it) so just be careful with that. The desk does wobble if moved but for the most part as long as you don't put anything too heavy and have it in a place where it will not be touched or in danger of being banged, it should work out. If using it as a TV stand as myself I would say the biggest TV it would fit would probably be a 49" depending on the stand of the TV itself. Overall satisfied with my purchase thus far and definitely recommend if you just want a surface for storage/display of some sorts type of use but its nothing crazy heavy for cheap.

Original review: (1 star) This is the third product I've ordered from Furinno, and the last two were both extremely easy to assemble and look fantastic. This product, however, not only requires extra tools (the TV stand and end table I previously ordered required no tools at all), the product I received was borderline useless. Nearly every piece was damaged upon opening the box (cracked, chipped edges, broken corners, etc.), and when I reached out to the company for a replacement, I received no response. This item was meant to be a nice, small desk for my guest room, but I would be embarrassed to have anyone see the quality of this product if I'd continued assembling it. There was no portion that wouldn't have been visibly damaged. I'm extremely disappointed. I saw the mixed reviews prior to purchase, but I ignored them because I'd had good experiences in the past. Given my experiences so far, I'd say you have a 33% chance of receiving something useless from this company. You can choose to take that chance, or select another company's product instead. UPDATE: (3 stars) The company did eventually respond, though only to tell me they were out of stock and to request a refund from Amazon. I instead requested a replacement, as I really did want this desk. The replacement arrived quickly, and it was in MUCH better condition, though there were still a few nicks on the top board. The styrofoam was just beginning to break down, which makes me think that Amazon's stock is old, which is why so many of us are receiving damaged units. I will say, though, that it was very easy to put together by myself, and it looks very cute. I'm concerned about how easily it may be scratched, and it is small, but it's good for a small apartment, dorm room, or kid's room (provided they're careful with it). I will say, though, that it is now significantly more expensive than it was when I bought it, and I don't think it's worth the current cost of around $75. You can get a much higher quality product in that price range instead. If you see it for around $40, it's a good buy for the price. The score was raised because the final product really is very cute, and it suits my purposes very well.

Though I bought this desk for me, my grandson seems to really enjoy it. We both had fun putting it together. It was very easy and fit perfect in my room. It's the perfect size for my laptop.

For the price, this was easy to fix up together and assemble real fast! It did exactly what I needed to do, and it was enough space to fit all of my items! If you’re looking for something quick and simple and fits in a nice little corner, this is it! This is also good for anybody who is doing some quick learning or wanting a corner to color! This could even be perfect for your preteen kid who is looking for her own private area! As a mom, I just needed a desk that I can get my daughter’s material ready for homeschooling ;) I give this an eight out of 10 only because it definitely gives an easily broken kind of feel! And is way too easy to assemble to the point where it feels slimy a little! But other than that, I think it’s perfect

(Edit: Just to clarify, my review is for the "Simplistic Study Table" by Furinno in the color "espresso". It has no side shelf.) My first impression is that it is not too difficult to build and that it seems sufficiently sturdy for light tasks and weight. However, my package did not arrive with an instruction manual - which I did not end up needing, but which would have helped a bit. One star off for that. Here's a quick summary of how to make it: - The large boards that will form the sides of the desk have holes where the screws should go and attach to the sides of the thin boards (one near the bottom at the backside and one at the top in the middle, the latter of which will help support the top of the desk) - At the top of each of the large boards, there are 4 holes in a line. The middle 2 on each will house a wooden peg. - On the inner side of the large boards, there's a big circular hole near the top. Insert the circular metal pieces (called a cam-lock nut) into each one, taking care that the hole on the piece is also facing upwards towards the hole in the board and that the cross where a screwdriver should fit is facing outwards where the piece is being inserted. As described on the Amazon page video, there's a little arrow on the circular piece that should be facing in the same direction as the hole in the top of the board where it looks like a screw can be inserted. Do this for both large boards. - There are 4 large screws included and they don't look like normal screws, they're very long and they have a thicker part in the middle to stop them after being screwed in a certain amount. These are called a cam-lock screw (as detailed in the Amazon page video). The largest board / the top-most board of the desk has 4 holes on the left and right sides of its bottom. Insert these cam-lock screws onto the top and bottom holes on both the left and rights sides and screw them in until they are secure and stopped by the thick center of the screw. - Line up the screws sticking out of the top board of the desk with the holes on top of each large board that will make up the sides and slide them in. The wooden pegs sticking out of the large boards should also insert into the middle holes on the left and right sides of the top board. Push down hard on the top board until the top of the desk is snug with the sides. - Take another look at the cam-lock nuts (the circular metal pieces). Take the screwdriver and turn each nut to the right as much as possible, until it feels like the nut cannot be moved any further. -Enjoy. There were also some sharp pieces included that look like tacks that I couldn't figure out what to do with them. Hopefully they're not important? The desk works fine for me even without them. I got this desk in the "espresso" color and it looks very elegant, albeit simple. I own Furinno shelves as well and they have been a good value for the price. Their products have worked well for me and I would recommend them for anyone who needs furniture on a budget.