Strathwood Sheffield Hardwood Oval Expandable Table

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Product Description

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Strathwood's expandable hardwood table is a marvel in design and function. Two butterfly leaves store underneath the table top to give extra space when needed. The two pieces come together by simply unfolding in a fluid rolling motion and lock into place with hidden buckles underneath. These brass-colored buckles ensure the table will not slide open or closed unintentionally. An umbrella hole in the table's center makes it easy to provide friends and family with shelter from the hot sun or a light rain. Fully extended to seat six, the tabletop measures 82-1/2 by 35-1/2 inches. With the extension leaves tucked away, it measures 63-3/4 inches long by 35-1/2 inches wide. It stands 29-1/2 inches high and weighs 66.2 pounds.


Crafted from durable, Earthy-friendly eucalyptus hardwood, this furniture is intended for outdoor use in all weather. A beautiful hardwood comparable to teak and with excellent weather-resistant properties, eucalyptus is dense and naturally resistant to rot and insect infestation. Certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), there is no doubt about the responsible production and consumption of this wood. The rapid growth of eucalyptus trees makes them more readily available and more easily affordable. In addition, furniture constructed of eucalyptus is light enough to move easily and requires no oiling unless to maintain a desired look.
Left untreated, eucalyptus will weather when exposed to the elements, turning a soft shade of silver/gray similar to the weathering of teak. In addition, when untreated, natural splitting or cracks will appear, but this will not affect the durability of the furniture. To guard against this weathering process and to maintain a desired look, apply coats of a hardwood oil. The frequency of necessary oil applications depends on the intensity of the outdoor elements. The furniture has already been oiled prior to packing, and it is recommended that an oil treatment be repeated at least once a year. Giving the furniture an extra treatment before exposing to rain will prolong the “new” look and ensure a longer life.
After eucalyptus furniture has weathered, it can be restored if desired by sanding down the surface, cleaning it, and then applying oil to prevent more weathering. To clean it, mix one tablespoon of bleach, five tablespoons of a gentle dishwashing liquid, and a gallon of water, and gently scrub the mixture on the surface of the wood with a soft bristle brush. Rinse the solution from the furniture, and allow it to dry completely in the sun. Developed for use in high humidity, the furniture is best not stored in centrally heated areas, as that could lead to excessive drying out of the wood.
Wood that becomes saturated with water and left over an extended period without drying out is more likely to warp and rot. The bases of furniture legs are probably the most vulnerable when it comes to water damage. If wood furniture is kept in the grass, at the poolside, or on a surface that collects rain water, the legs can become saturated. Covering the bottoms of each leg with rubberized material or small sections of cedar fencing material will help protect furniture from rotting from the bottom up.
Strathwood furniture has quality, ease of use, and casual elegance at its core. Each piece is rigorously tested for durability, and assembly instructions have been standardized for simplicity from start to finish. Strathwood furniture is sleekly designed, handsomely finished, and built to last. This classic style and reliable craftsmanship will weather ever-changing trends and regular use for years to come.
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Product Details

• Item Weight: 93 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 120 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001DMWZZC
• Item model number: TK415/20E
  

Product Features

• Stylishly appointeddining table for outdoor use; 2 hidden butterfly leaves extend seating to 6; umbrella hole in center
• Made of durable, all-weather eucalyptus hardwood with warm, mahogany brown tone
• Easy assembly required; all hardware included; Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
• Tabletop measures 82-1/2 by 35-1/2 inches when fully extended
• Without extension leaves, measures 63-3/4 inches long by 35-1/2 inches wide by 29-1/2 inches high; weighs 66.2 pounds

 

Strathwood Sheffield Hardwood Oval Expandable Table

 

Customer Reviews

We ordered this table along with 2 sets of matching chairs based on all the glorious reviews I read on amazon. I now think that most of the reviewers wrote their reviews in their excitement upon just having taken them out of the box. But the question that needs to be asked is: does the furniture stand up to the test of time?
We were just as excited as the other reviewers when we first started using the furniture, as brand new it looked like a nice step up from our previous set. But after only a couple of months we already started to notice the wood cracking, even to the extent of giving splinters (which even if we didn't have little kids would still be far from ideal). Now after a mere six months or so, the table has increasingly started to show disturbingly ugly areas of what appears to be dark green mold.
The website tells you that there is already a protective coating of hard wood oil on the pieces. Well, if that is so I must say that it must be so minimal that it can safely be said to be ineffective.
The website also tells you that it is optional to apply hard wood oil, and if one does not it will not be detrimental to the furniture and will only cause it to change color over time and show slight cracking. Nowhere does it tell you about splinters, whole pieces of the outer wood layer coming off leaving sharp areas(in the case of one of the chairs, which along with the table I had thought were solid wood...?!) , nor is there mention of molding (all appearing within the first year of use).
We live in San Diego where we get plenty of sun but not much rain (although the nights have humidity). I have come to understand that this furniture cannot handle either rain nor shine.....pretty sad for outdoor furniture if you ask me. We would never have bought these knowing what we know now.
So if you decide to buy these pieces, my recommendation is; only do so if you have the time to add a substantial layer of protective coating on them as soon as you set them up. Or keep them covered whenever they are not in use. If this is all too much hassle for you, look elsewhere. Hope this helps.

We have a screened in patio that is long and narrow. This table's width is a few inches less than the average table. It fits our space perfectly. Its sturdy and seems to be good quality wood. It is heavy, and when dropped on your front door step, you will need at least two people to move and assemble. Assembly went with out a hitch and quickly.