MEEDEN Vintage Wooden Drafting Table: 35.5" x 23.5'' Artist Drawing Table with Adjustable Height & Tilting Tabletop - Studio Painting Craft Desk for Writing Reading SketchingThe Forest Stewardship Council

I recently added this rotating drafting table to my workspace, and it has quickly become a must-have. As someone who does a variety of tasks—sketching, drafting, and occasional crafting—the versatility of this table has truly impressed me.Design & Quality:This table is not only practical but also a beautiful piece of furniture. The wood is of high quality, and the satin finish adds an elegant touch. Its smooth rotating surface allows me to easily adjust angles during long projects without having to constantly reposition myself. Plus, the rotation can be locked in place, which is crucial for more precise work.Adjustability:The adjustable height and tilt are perfect for a range of tasks. I can set the table at an ideal angle for drawing or tilt it back to a flat surface for cutting and other activities. Despite the adjustments, the table remains very stable and doesn’t wobble, even at its maximum height.Assembly:Though it’s a solid, heavy piece, I managed to assemble it by myself (and I’m 66 years old!). The process took about an hour. The instructions were clear, and all the tools were included. The only challenge was making sure I took my time with the heavier parts, but it was overall a smooth experience.Pro Tips for Assembly:Make sure not to tighten the screws on the rotating bars until both sides are properly slotted in, or the bar won’t align with the screws.Take care to secure the rotating mechanism tightly to avoid any minor shifts during use.Keep the surface clean, as dust can interfere with the smooth rotation.Consider pairing it with a height-adjustable chair for maximum comfort and ergonomic alignment.In summary, this rotating drafting table is a fantastic investment for artists, designers, and crafters. It’s not only functional but also a stunning addition to any creative workspace!

Aside from this being a beautiful piece of furniture, every aspect of its design, manufacture and functionality, is superb as follows:- the quality of all components is top.- the accuracy of all dimensions and fits is perfect—assembly was problem free.- the table is more rigid than they claim.- the table height and tilt are adjustable.- every component came wrapped or padded, there was no damage or scratching.- a quality screw driver and Allen wrench were included and no more was required.- the illustrated manual was intuitive and left nothing unexplained.- the feet are glides that slide on hard surfaces or rugs equally well.*** …if you sit in a recliner, the leading edge of this table will slide forward to reach your lap so you can write without reaching.*** …I’m on crutches and practically live in my recliner, but I can slide the table back, stand and easily walk away.(And yes, I’m a calligrapher and retired manufacturing engineer, so I know all this stuff…you can trust my independent and honest review—this truly is a great product!)

My father is a portrait artist, working mostly with charcoal, pencil and oil pastels. I purchased this drafting table as a gift for him. These are his comments-“ I am extremely satisfied with this table. Quality wise- it’s sturdy, firm and made from good, strong wood. It’s a reasonably nice piece of furniture. I found it quite easy to assemble. I followed the instructions and had the complete table assembled within 15 minutes. For a minute during the assembling of the table I got a little frustrated as I thought that the seller had forgotten to enclose an Allenkey with the screws and bolts, and was ready to freak out, but then discovered the Allen key in a plastic bag with the other screws.The angle of the table is easily manageable by opening the bolts holding the table at the particular angle needed. Two bolts on either sides, underneath the tabletop are needed to be opened in order to allow the table top to move vertically.I spent a great deal of time reading the reviews of the various drafting tables that are offered on the Amazon website. After making my decision to purchase this particular table, I was still a little apprehensive and nervous, in view of the negative reviews that I had read previously. Truthfully, I never pay attention to the positive reviews, only to the negative ones. Bottom line- I found most of the 1 star reviews here to be petty.This is is a nice table and does the job! I can recommend it”

I'll update my review of this product once I have had enough time to use it.So I've put the desk together, and I've done tons of these kinds of furniture assemblies in my life - this table was not so easy a task, but there is a video on the product page that is super helpful. I recommend using it along with the manual. The wood used to make this table is Beech, which is an even grain heavy wood, and I expect it to last many years. The table top itself is a very dense, heavy particle board, with a quite nice laminate of some sort.As I was putting this table together I was admiring the quality and durableness of the wood used.Unfortunately, the hardware does not appear to be durable, quality hardware, especially the small screws and the plastic knobs. I wish they had spent a bit more for quality hardware.Thia brings me to the ergonomics of the table. To raise and lower the top, or to change the angle of the top, requires way too much work. Surely a better arrangement could be incorporated.

Really trying to make this work, but both the table and chair are so rickety it makes it hard to work. The chair, tipped over and even and think carpet the base broke. The table adjustment is so tedious it is hardly work it. Had this for about 5 months and will need to find replacements.