Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Perfect for the intended recipient and purpose. The recipient: My 78 year old grandmother insisted on this table vs something more solid with character like a small mahogany drop leaf when furnishing her assisted living one bedroom studio apartment. We can all agree...YES, It's small, but that is exactly what you're searching for or you wouldn't be looking at bistro sets under $100. The purpose: She wanted a table for the occasional snack or breakfast like toast or oatmeal for one or to host a friend and have coffee or tea for two. Check and check. Sure kids could sit at this table but SO CAN average size ADULTS. kids tables are available with chairs MUCH CLOSER to the floor. The review of a woman claiming to be 5'3" and the table or chairs hit above her knee is EXAGGERATING and probably upset she didn't get something like an solid Mahagoney drop leaf, ie. receiving more than she paid for. I grabbed my tape measure before ordering and EVERY DIMENSION in regards to the table height, and seating height is PRECISELY THE SAME AS MY 6 PERSON OVAL SOLID OAK DINING TABLE HEIGHT FROM FLOOR TO THE TABLE TOP. The chair height measuring from the floor to the seat is WITHIN 1" OF THE SAME HEIGHT AS MY SOLID OAK HIGH BACK UPHOLSTERED & PADDED CHAIRS. Using only the allen wrench provided with the screws I was able to assemble this table and two chairs in under 40 minutes occassionally glancing at the instructional photos for reference. Measurements were taken post assembly proved the original listing description to be accurate. I do not think a 6'1" man/woman would enjoy having his pizza box take over this table leaving no room but on the box for his a beer BUT he could eat comfortably as he would seating at any dining table and feel confident in the chair's integrity to hold up for many sit down meals for one to come. My grandmother is pleased with the product and its perfect for the intended purpose. I have no complaints on ease of assembly and the instructions. Table and chairs ARE THE SAME HEIGHT AS THE LAST FAMILY DINING TABLE YOU HAD A CIVILIZED MEAL AT. 8" padded cushions were purchased for an additional $17 for the pair on Amazon. Win win.