“A lot of furniture” is a new company in Russia, which is recognized as the largest manufacturer of both upholstered and cabinet furniture. In 450 cities of our country there are branches and shopping centers of this factory. Management companies are also famous for their creative ideas. For example, in 2014, the world's longest sofa was built in the Volga region. Its length is 1,006.61 meters. The set record was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. The craftsmen spent 7.5 km of upholstery leather on its production. And the weight of this interior item is 50 tons.
Furniture made at the company's enterprises can often be seen in popular television programs - "Housing issue", "Perfect repair", "School of repair" and others. The company is constantly improving models using modern technology. Designers are looking for new stylistic solutions, so the products of the company "Lots of Furniture" always look fashionable and modern.
In our article, we will consider one of the interesting and convenient products for use - a transforming table from "A lot of furniture", photos and customer reviews and its characteristics.
Description of appearance
This table is considered a transformer, because it has two positions. In the lowered state, it is a square coffee table. Side length - 80 cm. This is a rather cumbersome option for a small room. According to reviews about the transforming table from "A lot of furniture", you can understand that you can’t put it in rooms with limited free space. Also, respondents write that the table is quite heavy, which causes some inconvenience during operation. So, if you put it next to the sofa on which tenants sleep at night, then you have to move it every night to make yourself a berth. This is somewhat problematic, since the product weighs 30 kilograms.
But for owners of a large apartment, this table is simply irreplaceable. Assembled on it, perfectly placed and plates for food, and cups for tea in the family circle. And if guests come, then transforming a low and small coffee table into a full-fledged dining table for 8 people is possible in a couple of clever movements.
When you open the transforming table from "A lot of furniture" (according to user reviews), it becomes quite high. It is comfortable to sit on chairs. Guests on the couch will have to place pillows under the fifth point, as the table will appear high. The height of the product in a raised state is almost 80 cm, and the length is 162 cm.
Features of the assembly after purchase
A transforming table from "A lot of furniture", according to reviews of people who have refused the services of the shop’s craftsmen, is not easy to assemble. Many advise not to disdain offers of joiners and not to spare some amount for their services. If you still decide to assemble the table yourself, then you need to remember that it is very massive, so it’s hard for one to cope with such a job. This product includes step-by-step assembly instructions.
The table consists of a base that does not transform. Its upper plane is represented by three elements. Two identical countertops are twisted on hinges that hide inside the assembled state of the product. There is also a steel structure that holds the countertop in a raised form and a short part, designed to hold half the table. It serves as a backup and is the middle link of the transformer table.
detailed instructions
Reading furniture reviews about the transforming table from "A LOT of Furniture", you can find out how home craftsmen dealt with assembly schemes. The table is sold completely disassembled and packed in a cardboard box. All accessories and fastenings are provided in separate bags by the company.
First, the corner legs are assembled. To do this, use confirmations. Then make four planks of the housing casing from the available spare parts. Next, connect the parts of the body and legs.
Positive customer reviews about the transforming table from "Lots of Furniture" indicate that it does not scratch the floor. Special thrust bearings are beaten on his legs with a hammer, which soften the furniture pressure on the floor. You will also have to nail shock absorbers when assembling on the upper end parts of the drawer. This is necessary so that the table does not knock on the base when folding.
Lift
The biggest difficulty in assembling the table-transformer from "A lot of furniture" (according to consumer reviews) is the tension of the springs in the lifting mechanism of the product. They are attached at one end to the hole located on the inner surface of the lift. Next, you need to insert a pin into the groove. It is put on the other end of the spring.
When the springs have taken their place, indicated in the diagram, you need to screw the lifts with screws first to the long, and then to the short tops of the worktop.
For men, this work caused difficulties, but they brought it to the end. According to the reviews of women who tried to assemble the table on their own, they could not pull the spring. This process requires male involvement.
Mounting countertops
According to reviews of furniture of this sample, there are three surfaces in the composition of the transforming table from “A lot of furniture” - the underframe (a narrow part, the support for the second half of the table, which falls on the underframe when unfolding) and two parts of the countertop.
First, the underframe and one part of the tabletop, on which the second half will be hinged, are bolted to the lift mechanism. End holes for hidden loops should be located on the outside of the table. They are inserted quite tightly, so you even have to work with a hammer. They are attached to the screws.
Mechanism action
A transforming table from "A Lots of Furniture", according to customer reviews about furniture of this kind, is convenient in transformation. One movement is enough to extend the countertop upward and toward you. Of course, you will have to make some effort, but even a woman can do this process.
The photo shows how the transformation of the coffee table into the dining room is gradually taking place. First, a lift made of a steel mechanism with springs rises. Next, two sides are separated - a narrow underframe and a double folded worktop. It remains to open the square upper half on the hinges in the opposite direction, and completely decompose the table. According to people, such an interior item can withstand heavy loads - from numerous plates and dishes to the installation of heavy objects on it.
Customer reviews
Positive reviews about the table-transformer from "A lot of furniture" are available in large numbers. Firstly, the respondents noted the high functionality of the mechanism, the convenience of transformation and the ease of opening and closing the table.
People like the price. Many bought a table for 5,000 rubles, and consider it a successful purchase, because this piece of furniture is from a 2 in 1 series. This means that it can be used both as a coffee table and as a dining table. For those who cannot afford to buy both, this is a big plus.
Negative reviews
The transforming table from "A lot of furniture", as well as the manufacturer, have, unfortunately, a number of shortcomings. They relate to both long delivery (many waited for goods from 3 weeks to 1.5 months) and the quality of the product itself.
According to some respondents, the table configuration is incomplete. Also, in some cases, deformation of spare parts may occur, due to which the table cannot be assembled. Some defects in the parts do not affect the operation of the product, but significantly worsen its appearance, which customers also do not like. So, often parts come with torn edges or with deformations on surfaces that should be smooth.
Negative reviews have also earned the process of assembling the table, which is difficult for even men.
There is criticism regarding the surface of the countertop. There are scratches on it that spoil the appearance of the furniture. Because of these defects, respondents do not recommend using this piece of furniture as a kitchen table. The transformer from "Lots of furniture", according to the hostesses, you need to periodically wipe with a wax polish.
People have claims to the open table. If you cover it for eight people, the dishes are great, but the guests are uncomfortable. Those on the couch see a table at chest level. It is high and you have to put pillows or folded blankets for the seat. Guests who have a seat in front of their legs are also uncomfortable.
Especially picky housewives eventually find another negative property. Due to the fact that the lift mechanism is located in a niche under the table, it is very inconvenient to wipe the dust on it.
Instead of an epilogue
At the end of our review, let us give you some practical advice:
- Before buying a table-transformer, make sure its integrity and the quality of all parts of the fittings. If everything is normal, then there is no doubt in the strength of this product.
- Be careful when laying out the table. Its springs are stretched so hard that you can injure your fingers.
- Carefully consider the place in the room where your table will stand, so that in the future it does not have to be moved too often.
- Do not spare money for the work of professional collectors. You will spend some cash, but save time and nerves.
Remember that the life of each product, including the table-transformer from "A lot of furniture", depends on the careful attitude to it.