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Review on C Shaped Side Table by Tangkula - Vintage Couch Table with Coffee Snack Laptop Tray for Living Room Sofa, TV Tray End Table by Damien Holland

Revainrating 5 out of 5

+ for functionality and ease of use

I bought one of these trays after buying (and then throwing away) two very nice white and chrome trays for the home. The white and chrome trays cost at least 2.5 times the price of these tables. The white and chrome trays were great quality but totally unusable for my needs as they were so short my legs couldn't fit under them. I wanted a table where I could occasionally grab a snack while watching a movie or type on my laptop while lounging on the couch. Well, the Tangkula table does both very well (in fact, I'm writing this review while sitting at one of the computers). I liked the Tangkula table so much that I bought four of them. We have two in our office and two in our den. When we are hungry we take them all to our lair by watching the progress. They can be used as end tables, coffee tables, or extra serving tables when guests arrive. They are extremely versatile, very light and easy to move. The dark brown color goes well with most decor items and while they're not as pretty as the tables I got rid of, I love them because they're easy to move around and really work. They are also very affordable. Because they're light you can't put too much strain on them (when my daughter tried to sit on one of them they bent and I had to bend them back), but pretty much any normal use should be perfectly fine. . They're also covered in a thin wood laminate that hasn't come loose yet, but probably won't take much abuse (if you've eaten every meal or spilled a lot of liquid on it, for example). . Given the cheap price and simple design, I'll probably cover the laminate with handmade paper and apply a few clear coats of Veritan when it's worn and they'll last a very long time that way. The photo I've attached allows you to see the relative height compared to the standard sofa, as well as an unassuming appearance that doesn't distract from the other decor.

Pros
  • Worth the money
Cons
  • There are cons