The table is beautiful, but easily chips. Have had it for about a month and already have 3-4 chips in it. I don't have kids and always use placemats and am as careful as can be, but am really disappointed with its durability. We'll see how long it lasts, what a bummer.
Response from Plank+BeamBy Kasey Silveira, May 10, 2025
We're sorry to hear about the chipping. A customer care representative will be reaching out to you soon to request some photos so we can look find the best way to resolve it.
These chairs are VERY STURDY and solid. They are beautiful with great construction. I added chair glides on the bottom of the legs and cushions to the seats and they are PERFECT!
Very nice sturdy table. I read other reviews and I think I can explain why they had issues. First of all, make sure you go a step ahead on the instructions. The first diagram shows that you are supposed to attach the planks together first, but that's not accurate. I attached those first and like others, I had issues getting the screws to go into the center beam and had to leave the washers out. That is actually step 1. The center beams need to go together first or your planks (table top) will be uneven. There is plenty of room for the washers if you do that first. Then you attach the planks together. Also, others mentioned splinters and that is accurate, but I think that is due to the wire brush technique. Unfortunately with the black finish it's very noticeable, but I found an easy solution for that. I got one of those stain crayons from the hardware store and colored over it and smoothed it out with a paper towel and you can't see it at all. Just make sure you get the Minwax brand blend/fill pencil (Not the pen) in Ebony Jacobean and the color will blend in perfectly. I really like the wire brush finish. It's really cool and the table is solid and heavy. You won't regret this purchase. You will not find a solid wood table anywhere else at this price. Just know that the company name says it all. The table literally comes in planks and beams and you have to attach everything with a lot of bolts.
It should be fairly simple to put together, except the holes didn't totally align and the screwed weren't long enough so we had to forego some washers. Additionally, we've had it for one week and there is already a massive split in the wood. I'm bummed, it is a beautiful table, and it's definitely hefty, but not great quality.
I do not recommend this table. The hardware for the table is extremely difficult to use and the wood has already split on one side from the outside plank not being glued well. It's too expensive of a table to be broken brand new and unable to return.