Rated 2 out of 5 by Malvern assembly
The instruction pictures are not clear, cannot see the details. I found it impossible to attach the top. I had to hire someone to do it and they used different hardware. The average person would have a hard time completing the assembly.
May 29, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by sonomapaul Nice Design- Poor Craftemanship
This is the sixth piece of LLBean Mission furniture I have ordered and assembled. My wife and I love the design of each unit including this small side table. However, the attachment hardware holes did not line up, and worse, the top was warped by 1/2 inch. I tried to correct the warpage with weights for a week to no avail. The hassle of repackaging all the components in a lot packaging seemed more work than using pipe clamps and two screws to straighten it out after I assembled it. I hope LLBean increases the quality control with their contractor.
April 22, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by NorthTexas Good Fit
LL Bean stands behind their products - the first table was poorly packed and came damaged. LL bean picked it up at no charge to us and sent another.
Second one was perfect and fit the space perfectly.
Nice heavy wood and stable once assembled. Nice finish.
We weren't fond of the traditional drawer pull and had to special order another from the internet as it is a 2 inch spread vs most are 3 inches.
February 22, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Rabidwombat Hard to Assemble!
This should have been an easy 30 min or less project. The pieces are extremely well packed, not a single scratch on any of them. It's the directions that stink. The photos are very small and slightly blurry. You will need the flexible attachment for your cordless drill as the spaces are too small for most screwdriver handles to fit. My first one took over an hour to assemble, sadly the second wasn't much faster mainly because some of the holes weren't a perfect match. Using pressure in a small tight space with a flexible drill attachment isn't easy! You will also need a rubber mallet to tap the wood plugs in so you don't mar your beautiful new side table.
Once assembled, it is lovely. The drawer is generous, the table sturdy. Very nice looking piece of furniture.
If you own other pieces from the Mission line be aware that the Dark Mission stain on these is not as dark as other pieces. It's a nice compliment, but not a match.
Should be a five star piece but the horrid directions and lighter stain prevent that fifth star.
January 12, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by ATrueBeanFan Gorgeous, Solid Side Table
Once assembled, this side table is really worth the money and effort. I had trouble assembling it: the spaces are too narrow for my cordless screwdriver-couldn't get screws in at a 90* angle-, and the directions were a little confusing. I'd give it 5 stars if it was easier to put together. It's perfect for a small space next to a chair.
December 26, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by oaknell Solid table & good value.
Nicely constructed and finished. Assembly was not difficult although some of the pre-drilled holes in the top did not line up with
the brackets.
December 12, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by poppoptwo small mission table
I was able to assemble this item in 2 hrs. If you don't have a cordless screwdriver it will be ver difficult. The table looks great and will be very useful. The finished product has done everything that we expeted.
September 14, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by qualityaware Charming little table
This quality table is just what I wanted as a gift for my husband's birthday. I ordered it
as soon as I saw it--for fear it might not be available in Oct.--; & I'm glad I did!
It cozies next to hubby's recliner: he likes
the usefulness, the looks/quality construction. And we both
appreciate that it was American made.
September 12, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by YetiintheBlueRidge Mission Side Table is very nice
I just received the mission side table and am very pleased at how it looks. It was easy to assemble, it is sturdy, and it is sharp looking.
August 9, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by ForgottenCoastFan Great table but so-so instructions
My husband liked my flip top Mission table so much, he got this one for himself. The table is beautiful and he's very happy with it. The instructions, however, need improvement. The picture on the front showed this table, but the instructions were for a wider table. Anyway, my husband's really good at putting things together but these instructions - or lack of good instructions - caused him to take some extra time. So it would be 5 stars for the table but I subtracted one because of the instructions. I would still recommend the table but I urge LLBean to clarify the instructions.
July 25, 2012
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