Studio Designs Folding Modern Glass Top Adjustable Drafting Table Craft Table Drawing Desk Hobby Table Writing Desk Studio Desk, 35.25" W x 23.75" D, Silver/Blue Glass

Studio Designs 13220 Folding Craft Station, Silver/Blue Glass This table was purchased by my husband who is writing this review: For those less adept mechanically and more reliant on precise instructions, the instructions could be updated such as by eliminating the warning not to remove the rubber bands holding down the table top, inasmuch as rubber bands are no longer a part of the delivered packaging. If you study the instruction images, there should be no difficulty in assembling it in ten minutes or less.Several online reviews complain about the difficulty of the assembly or misfit of the leg support clamping mechanisms, not realizing the two half-circle clamps are purposefully designed as a compression-type fitting around the inserted support strut. All you need to do is firmly hand-press the strut into each of the half-circle clamps until each clamp snaps snuggly around it. You do not need a rubber mallet or other tools to compress it. Do not be put off by this negative critique in other reviews.Another complaint in reviews is the lack of some kind of device to keep the table and legs from unfolding in the folded-up storage position. I am using an improvised 65-inch long by 1-inch wide double-sided hook and loop (Velcro) tie strap to wrap around the entire table and folded legs to keep them securely held together in the folded-up position. This tie strap would be a nice included item by Studio Designs, but this is an easy fix for storage.In summary, I find this table to be well-engineered, sturdily-built, and an excellent overall value. I am 70, a retired attorney, but have also been a graphic artist since my college days. Without equivocation, I am completely satisfied with this table and its price point. It is an excellent buy.

First of all, this blue glass is really pretty. I was going to add a photo of it to this review, but the photo didn't give justice to just how pretty the glass is.It's important to read the sticker that's attached to the top of the desk which states that the maximum weight is 25 pounds. That's not a problem for me because I'll be doing light art projects and a few YouTube reviews that will hold lightweight items. Because I only have room in a corner in my office, the size is literally perfect for that spot. So the table fulfills all of my needs.The only complaint is that it supposedly doesn't require any assembly. That's not *exactly* accurate. The crossbar requires a bit of swearing to fit between the legs of the table. I finally got it together, and because I don't plan to move the table from its spot, it's complete for me. Adding the (what do you call it?) lifting mechanism and the pencil trays was nothing. So my pretty little table is complete, and along with the TROND clamp-on lamp (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FDD79AW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1), my little setup is ready for use.I definitely recommend this table if you have limited space, appreciate that it holds only lightweight items, know that it really is easy to set up, and appreciate the beauty of the glass. Thumbs up.

I wish Amazon didn't use all these images for the table. Pay careful attention to the product name and the description. The table I got was the silver one with the blue tinted glass, rounded feet, and no drawers.--- For a quick review, see my second-to-last paragraph.I was mostly worried about how sturdy it would be. Being a folding table, I thought it might fold a little too easily. It was just the opposite, though. It doesn't wiggle around much (although it does wiggle a little bit when pushing at it horizontally), but it was difficult to put together. I don't think I'll be folding it and unfolding it very much, because it's just too difficult to do. You have to push a rail into the slots on either side (don't be afraid to push hard, I don't think it'll break, and I think pushing hard is needed).The side trays are also hard to put on. There's two trays for each side, and they hook together, then hook to the sides of the table. I had to work for a few minutes just to put the trays together, then I had to hold them upside-down against the side of the table to see where the slots are located, before flipping them over and pushing hard. (if there's a way to tell where those small slots are without guessing like that, I couldn't find it - there didn't seem to be any directions for the table besides a few pictures and one or two sentences)I was also disappointed that I couldn't see through the glass top. When I want to trace something, I can hold the papers up to a window, even when it's getting dark, and be able to see through the paper. I can't do that with this table, even though I had it up against a window, with the sun shining. I'll need to find a light source to put under the table.Going along with using it to draw on, the pencil catcher on the bottom of the table may be a slight issue. Although nice to have when using the table at an angle, I use erasers a lot, and I think the eraser shavings will get wedged between that piece of metal and the table. Especially since I reflexively wipe the eraser shavings downward with my hand. (the packing material also got stuck between there, and I can't seem to get it out with the vacuum cleaner hose) I could probably remove the pencil holder, but I would rather leave it on unless necessary to remove it. (the bottom of that pencil holder's also a little sharp and jagged - at least the one I got. I might file it a little, later on, but it probably isn't much of a problem)I haven't used it enough to know how easily the glass top will scratch. When I got it out of the box, it almost looked like there were a bunch of small scratches on it already, but it turned out to be little strings of dust (or something else, I don't know). They will come off, but they want to stick to the glass, and might take a little while to get it all cleaned off (and the vacuum cleaner hose is your friend when trying to get little pieces of styrofoam out from around the glass). The top will probably need to be wiped off every so often, due to eraser shavings and dust. I was a little disappointed to see a warning that says not to exceed 25 pounds of weight on the glass (seems pretty important), since I like to lean on tables. According to a bathroom scale, I can put between 23 and 30 pounds on a table just from putting my head in my hands (hopefully it's a little less on an actual table). I'll need to remember to be careful around this table. (and that's a no-no for people wanting to use it for storage - don't use it as a computer desk or bookshelf)Don't be turned off by what I've said above, though. I still gave it 4 out of 5 stars. Although there are a few things that I wasn't expecting, I do think it's a nice table. Even though I need to find a workable light source, it'll be much easier on my arms than holding papers up to windows all the time. There's a lot of room on it, which is nice. Even though I usually work in a small space, I think it'll be nice to have the extra room available. And it'll probably be a nice table for things other than drawing, too. I think it being transparent helps give it a nice atmosphere and illusion of space. It's easy to elevate the top - just pull it toward you, and stop at the notch you want (you can see through the table to see what you're doing). To let it down, keep pulling it toward you until you go to the crescent shape, then let it down. I'm a little worried that the little thing that makes it work may wear out with too much use, since it's plastic (while the surroundings are metal), but it does seem to be a thick plastic. I hope replacements can be found if needed, though, but I haven't tried to find out.One note about putting the table together, the directions that came with mine didn't explain how to attach the arm that moves the top up and down. It only showed a picture. I had to study the image pretty carefully to make sure I put the arm on correctly. This is probably the most important step, because it controls the GLASS part (you don't want the glass top to drop or something, right?). The arm makes a V shape. The bottom of the V points toward the table legs. The notched side is toward the center of the table. And those small black things are screws - you put two of them on each end of the arm, through the holes in the table's rails (look for a pair of holes, they're pretty easy to find). It probably wouldn't hurt to check those screws (or knobs, as they call them) every so often, either, to make sure they don't loosen over time.