It appears in the picture that the top has a slight curvature. Can it double as an outdoor coffee table, is it flat enough on top?
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The top is slightly rounded. Drinks would slide around on it. Hope that helps.
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The lid is curved so I don't think it would make the best coffee table, and it is pretty big.
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Yes, it could. Although slightly curved, the weave pattern would grip most smaller glasses and plates. Might be a problem if you want to put a large center piece on it, as that would wobble.
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No, the top is not solid. Its a single sheet with the ends folded over to form the lip of the table. Hope I explained that correctly.
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Hey Katie,I have this coffee table & LOVE IT! The panels are almost 100% flat & even. The wood is fairly smooth-- not sanded down & lacquered, but a bit more rustic & natural. Hope that helps.
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The table surface top is round. The edge height does vary to allow the legs to fold for storage. I think you could use a glass topper. Would be a great way to display photos or other mementos.
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The distance between the slats is just shy of 1 inch (or 7/8 of an inch). Yes, this bench could be used as a long, modern coffee table, but you may have to purchase some clear bumpers to stick on the four corners to support the glass. This may interfere with the sleek look you're after, so just keep that in mind.
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Sitting flat would be a problem. The two metal brackets extend down below the glass, similar to the top that is visible. Unless something were placed under the lower piece of glass, toward the front of the curve, it would tilt forward.
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I would not recommend it as a coffee table because it has a raised lip 3/4 of the way around the top. This lip secures the cushion; however, if the bench is used as a coffee table the pad would be removed and it would be clear the item was not designed as a coffee table.
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Yes- it is solid and flat- jurist not real pretty. We use it for entertaining and add a tablecloth but it is solid and well made
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No, it's not stable enough. I had to flat grind the bottom of mine so that it would be stable enough to stand upright on it's own. Otherwise, a simple shacking of the table would make it fall over.
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It could. I wouldn't buy this table if you're looking for really high quality, durable wood/finish. It's extremely practical if you don't have a dining room and want to eat off a higher platform than a regular coffee table (I turn it into a desk when I work from home as well!), want the extra storage, etc. Beyond that, the table isn't going to look great after a year or so of use, depending on how much you beat it up with spillage, no-coasters, etc. The top has a little wood split running horizontally too. All-in-all, don't buy this if you're looking for something really "nice", it's not meant to be nice, it's meant to be functional. It could. I wouldn't buy this table if you're looking for really high quality, durable wood/finish. It's extremely practical if you don't have a dining room and want to eat off a higher platform than a regular coffee table (I turn it into a desk when I work from home as well!), want the extra storage, etc. Beyond that, the table isn't going to look great after a year or so of use, depending on how much you beat it up with spillage, no-coasters, etc. The top has a little wood split running horizontally too. All-in-all, don't buy this if you're looking for something really "nice",... » Read More It could. I wouldn't buy this table if you're looking for really high quality, durable wood/finish. It's extremely practical if you don't have a dining room and want to eat off a higher platform than a regular coffee table (I turn it into a desk when I work from home as well!), want the extra storage, etc. Beyond that, the table isn't going to look great after a year or so of use, depending on how much you beat it up with spillage, no-coasters, etc. The top has a little wood split running horizontally too. All-in-all, don't buy this if you're looking for something really "nice", it's not meant to be nice, it's meant to be functional. « Show Less
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The table top is not the best built. Ours has become a little loose. I wouldn't recommend putting something super heavy on.
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yes it can be used flat. when I owned one I had it flat about 50% of the time and it's easy to raise and lower from flat to angled. I loved this table. the only reason I gave it away is because I moved across the country and had to get rid of all my furniture.
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No, the top is not sturdy enough. It is too soft to set a drink down without something solid underneath. I do not recommend this ottoman, as the seams seem to split soon after usage.
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I would say so. If the base fits fully on the table, you should be in good shape! The only thing that might cause a problem is if you want it to be flush with a wall and you plan on using a lamp with a lampshade larger than the table top- there's the possibility then of the lampshade being off-kilter or having to have a gap between the table and the wall to accommodate. That's more of a size issue, though. On sturdiness alone, I would put a lamp on ours without hesitation!
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Hi Lei, Honestly, I think even the larger trunk would be a little too small and low to work well as a coffee table (it would be cute, though, if you didn't mind that), and stacked up they'd definitely be too tall. But as far as weight-bearing, I don't think that would be a problem - my small one is full of stuff and sits on top of the large one which is fine, no buckling or bowing. Good luck!
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The middle of the table (the umbrella slot) is a little higher than the sides, so I wouldn't think so. The table cover is not flat for the same reason, it's raised in the middle. Hope that helps!
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It isn't perfectly flat and smooth. There is a raised rim around the bottom. I doubt that it would scratch the surface of your table, though.