If I put a glass on it, will it leave rings? In other words - is this a table you have to worry about?
1747253
No, you don't have to worry about it at all! They are very well finished and any ring will just bead on top and you can wipe it away! These tables are really pretty and I would buy them all over again!
1747254
It looks like it's sealed very well but I always use a coaster and haven't had an issue
1747255
No problem you won't be disappointed!! Looks like a $100+ table with The inlay
1747256
This is a wood table, the top is wood, not plastic, so the potential for rings is there.
764113
What do you have under the table where it would be anchored? I would be concerned about baby banging on a glass top able.
1498544
I returned the table so I'm only answering based on memory. The top may be cast in one piece, but it is made to look "woven" and is not entirely flat. I imagine glasses wouldn't sit level and the top would be difficult to clean if something spilled. Hope this helps!
1758908
I haven't had a problem with mine since I bought it. I dampened each cup with a little water, and they stuck. However, if you tug at the cups, of course, the suction will break. If you don't have unruly children the table will, probably, be o.k. Mine is, usually, covered with papers, and I pick it up and move it around. It is light weight. You can, probably, apply some type of permanent adhesive by going to someplace like Home Depot; Quite likely you won't need it. The frosted side of the glass is meant to be face up.
1933589
There is a small lip around the edges so the glass never touches the surface of the table. I always store mine glass side down to protect it.
738702
The glass just slips on. I'm away from home now so can't check it, but there may be small metal clips around the rim securing it which is common in this style but I can't say for sure. At any rate, it shouldn't matter much if there aren't any as it's not something that gets much traffic unless it's accidentally. Concerning the mounting it with the shade down, I don't know about that at all but if it were to work, you would need something from an electrical supply store like a "harp" - the kind the holds up lampshades that clips into the base and supports the glass above. If you can, I would call or email the company (Hardware House) and ask them. The glass just slips on. I'm away from home now so can't check it, but there may be small metal clips around the rim securing it which is common in this style but I can't say for sure. At any rate, it shouldn't matter much if there aren't any as it's not something that gets much traffic unless it's accidentally. Concerning the mounting it with the shade down, I don't know about that at all but if it were to work, you would need something from an electrical supply store like a "harp" - the kind the holds up lampshades that clips into the base and supports the glass above. If you... » Read More The glass just slips on. I'm away from home now so can't check it, but there may be small metal clips around the rim securing it which is common in this style but I can't say for sure. At any rate, it shouldn't matter much if there aren't any as it's not something that gets much traffic unless it's accidentally. Concerning the mounting it with the shade down, I don't know about that at all but if it were to work, you would need something from an electrical supply store like a "harp" - the kind the holds up lampshades that clips into the base and supports the glass above. If you can, I would call or email the company (Hardware House) and ask them. « Show Less
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The only problem I have found is if the underside of the table has a wide edging. Mine only has it on the ends so it can slide along the underneath of the table in the middle section. Would think if glass was thick enough it would work but not sure.
1338879
You need to put it together yourself. And just one warning, I use this table as my main eating table because I live in a small apartment, and there isn't a very good finish on the table top. As a result I have rings on my table from glasses and such.
2033750
You really need to anchor it, don't use it on a good table top. It will scratch & mar, unless you can get something under it to help keep it stationary.
1786314
I believe so. Quite sure you can leave out the wine rack piece(s). Its not that solid that it would affect overall piece.
1361537
There are round rubber bumpers that the glass sits on, so it is not resting directly on the metal of the table.
2163900
The table seems to have been applied with a "protective agent" similar to a varnish. It comes with a list of "dos/donts" to maintain it from scratches. My main problem with it is the weak connection between the table and the stand. It has toppled over several times! I just don't know what to do to make it stable and secure.
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Unless you plan to tap dance on it with steel-healed stilettos, I think you're safe. This table stood up to things being dropped on it, a TV that fell on it (long story) and just about any and all abuse that my household could possibly throw at it. Yes, it does have a few scuff marks, but they are barely noticeable and it has withstood all this for the past 8 or 9 months. I would not trade this table or the matching end tables for anything I have seen. They are tough and durable. In a pinch it also serves as extra seating, although it isn't very comfortable for that. Go for it...I do not think you'll be disappointed.
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I would say no simply because it probably won't go back on right once you remove it. As the below comment states...you just need to keep "locked" for transport...otherwise just leave it on top of the glass holder....wash it well (or we place it in the dishwasher)
1576548
You'll probably want to clear everything off the table to adjust it. The top is heavy. Not something you would want to do on a daily basis.
2099855
I have never put drinks on it. A friend of mine actually sat on it during a party. I don't recommend using it as a seat. I have primarily used it to either hold sound system or liquor bottles. I think stemware could be balanced on it but there would have to be caution every time the glass was put down?
1208623
It is tempered glass so it should be pretty durable outside. You would want to avoid abrupt temp changes (IE setting a hot pan on a cold table or vise versa. I would also keep it out of direct sunlight as there is a history of even "patio" tables with glass tops shattering in direct sunlight. As for the chairs and table height... the table comes in two heights and so do the matching chairs. You need to counter height is shorter and bar height is taller.