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Activity Table & Carts Collection
With a spacious tabletop that sits low to the ground, this sturdy playroom table is comfortable for kids to use.Table: 49" wide x 33" deep x 15" highCart: 19.5" wide x 30" deep x 11.5" highExpertly crafted with a solid hardwood frame.Tabletop features raised edges to keep items in place.Two rolling carts neatly stow toys and games, and have chalkboard labels to help kids find what they need.Durable, smooth surfaces are easy to clean.Fits our Activity Mats (sold separately).Our exclusive finishes are applied by hand for exceptional richness, durability and depth of color.Wood swatches, below, are available for $20 each. We will provide a merchandise refund for swatches if they're returned within 30 days.Assembly required. View and compare all available finishes at Furniture Finish Guide.
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Review 1 for Activity Table & Carts Collection
Activity Table and Carts
April 6, 2012
I wish I had read the reviews for the activity table and carts. We recently ordered them for our 3 year old son. I purchased from Pottery Barn Kids because I was looking for something high quality that would blend into my living room well. It has been set up about 2 weeks and it is covered in dents, scratches and chips. I can not believe Pottery Barn has reduced to such poor quality. My once favorite store is now on the bottom of my list. Before purchasing play furniture from Pottery Barn make sure you read the reviews. Not worth it - you will be disappointed, guaranteed. Thumbs down Pottery Barn.
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Review 2 for Activity Table & Carts Collection
Chy023
,Tampa
,Fl
Age:25-34
Number of Children:2
Youngest Child:2
Oldest Child:4
Recommend:Yes
Great table with small adjustment
November 2, 2011
This table is so wonderful! We searched for a piece of furniture that would blend with our current decor, refusing to settle for the typical kiddie favorites that are in mass production. Luckily we found this piece that matched perfectly. Prior to purchasing I read the reviews and was a bit reluctant to purchase b/c of the conncerns over scratching. However, as I continued to read reviews I found one that gave a very helpful hint. The mom gave the idea to put plexi glass over the top of the table. Needless to say...Brillant advice! With a 2yr and 4yr old my table is withstanding the tests of time.
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Review 3 for Activity Table & Carts Collection
dene865
,Columbus
,OH
Age:45-55
Number of Children:2
Youngest Child:5
Oldest Child:6
Recommend:No
Nice looking but not durable
October 27, 2011
Easy to assemble. Carts move smoothly and hold a lot. Like the size and rim around the perimeter that keeps little things on the table top. It's beautiful. But like many other reviewers have pointed out, it's not very durable. The surface is covered in a very thin wood veneer. We managed to take a chip out (+ scratches) on Day 1. We have the espresso color and the wood underneath is light. I wish PB offered a changeable board with scenes (i.e. pirate ship, doll house landscape) ... it would be fun for the kiddos and bear the brunt of the abuse. As it is though, I notice that darn chip every time I walk into the room. It's a bummer for the $.
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Review 4 for Activity Table & Carts Collection
Cndy
,San mateo
,Ca
Age:35-44
Youngest Child:5
Recommend:Yes
Nice but could have been more accurate
October 20, 2011
Measurements are not exact. I had previously purchase an activity from PB and wanted to use them with that table unfortunately since the measurements weren't accurate they are about a half inch too big
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Review 5 for Activity Table & Carts Collection
HannahP
Age:35-44
Number of Children:2
Youngest Child:1 & under
Oldest Child:5
Recommend:No
Confused about the high ratings for this table??
September 30, 2011
I am very surprised that so many people are giving such high ratings for this table. Is it beautiful? Yes. When you take it out of the box, and put it together, it's really nice. But, as soon as your kids start using it, it looks AWFUL. For a $400 KIDS table this thing should be able to withstand lego building. Yes, that's all it was used for! My 5 year old builds his legos on this table. No other uses. And the chips and scratches look like he was using a hammer, nails and a saw!! I actually sent customer service pictures today of the surface of the table because I am sooo disappointed. We buy just about all of our furniture at Pottery Barn, so this is just very surprising. We'll see what they say. I wish we would have put a cover on the wood before he went "hog wild" building legos. I would not suggest this table at all.
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Review 6 for Activity Table & Carts Collection
HappyMamaOfTwo
,Denver
,CO
Age:35-44
Number of Children:2
Youngest Child:2
Oldest Child:5
Recommend:Yes
Classy Storage
September 24, 2011
I recent added two activity carts to my PB activity table (which I have had for 2 years) and am so pleased by how nicely the hold my two daughter's toys and how well they are made. I wish I had purchased them sooner as they have been an excellent addition to our toyroom!
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Review 7 for Activity Table & Carts Collection
nater50
Age:25-34
Number of Children:2
Youngest Child:1 & under
Oldest Child:3
Recommend:Yes
It's a PLAYTABLE
September 16, 2011
When put together, it looks great and fits in nicely. I did not pay much attention to the reviews regarding the durability of the table. It's a play table for kids, so naturally, dents and dings come with the territory.
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Review 8 for Activity Table & Carts Collection
SandyK7
,Jacksonville
,FL
Age:25-34
Number of Children:1
Youngest Child:2
Recommend:Yes
Beautiful, multifuctional but...
September 9, 2011
I bought it for my 2yr old daughter's playroom and it looks great. I also purchased the dollhouse mat and that helps protect it somewhat... However, the wood is very soft and dings and chips so easily. It's very frustrating especially because she is very gentle with things even though she is a toddler. The unprotected sides are chipped and dinged!! The good thing is pottery barn sells touch up paint...
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Review 9 for Activity Table & Carts Collection
AngelaG
,Heartland
,IL
Age:45-55
Number of Children:2
Youngest Child:6
Oldest Child:7
Recommend:Yes
Where are the protective table mats?
August 25, 2011
Love the table!!! Would love it more if I could find a nice mat to protect it from my son's legos. There seem to be train mats available but my son is no longer into trains.
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Review 10 for Activity Table & Carts Collection
Twolanes
,Phoenix, az
Age:25-34
Number of Children:2
Oldest Child:3
Recommend:No
Horrible finish
May 1, 2011
The finish on this table is horrible. It scratches when our kids gently roll their little cars over the surface. We have had the table for only 5 months and it is covered in dings, scratches and gouges. It is in the main room of our house but it has been used very, very gently. Now the veneer on the top surface of the table is starting to bubble off! The table is horrible and it was a complete waste of money. We are going to try to return this piece of garbage to the store.
7 of 7 found this review helpful.
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Review 11 for Activity Table & Carts Collection
MDMama
,Md
Age:25-34
Number of Children:2
Youngest Child:1 & under
Oldest Child:4
Recommend:Yes
Kids love it!
April 27, 2011
The kids love playing on this table! It works great for the trains (and holds ALL the pieces in the carts) and for puzzles and games. Mom and Dad love the fact that it doesn't look like kid furniture and the quality (no fiberboard). I am dissappointed how easily it is scratched and dents... I did get some cork and placed that on the surface table which also helps with the noise! The table tops hold a very large train track layout and several of the "town" pieces. Worth the $!
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Review 12 for Activity Table & Carts Collection
EmilyL
,Antioch, CA
Age:25-34
Number of Children:3
Youngest Child:1 & under
Oldest Child:3
Recommend:No
Disappointed!
April 18, 2011
I'm very glad that I waited to review this product, as my review after having it for a year is very different than it would have been just after purchasing it.
I bought this "nice" activity table because my kids' toy area is in a common area of my house and I wanted something that looked nice and was presentable. This fit those qualifications for about a day, then my kids had a chance to play with it. First the trains, then the Hot Wheels, then the Legos. The whole thing is a scratched mess and it looks awful. I could have bought an acrylic topper and protected the surface, but that would have done nothing for the edges or the drawers which are nicked and scratched/dented. My kids use it (because they're supposed to, right?), but they don't abuse it and it looks abused.
I almost wish I hadn't spent the money on this and had gone with a much less expensive set. If I were staging a house this would be perfect, but for daily use the quality is just disappointing.
8 of 9 found this review helpful.
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Review 13 for Activity Table & Carts Collection
JessicaH
,Pittsburgh, PA
Age:25-34
Number of Children:1
Youngest Child:2
Recommend:Yes
Great Table!
February 24, 2011
I considered buying this table for some time but was concerned about some of the reviews stating it scratched easily. I am so happy I ended up buying it. The table serves double duty as my son's train table as well as our living room coffee table. The drawers are huge and store so much more than I thought they would. They fit all of his board games, cars, and trains and there is still plenty of room for more. As for the scratching, I was concerned about that so I went to a large home improvement store and had a piece of plexiglass cut to size. It is perfect because now I don't have to worry about scratches, water stains, or anything else ruining the finish.
4 of 4 found this review helpful.
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Review 14 for Activity Table & Carts Collection
Reagan
,Slidell, Louisiana
Age:25-34
Number of Children:2
Youngest Child:2
Oldest Child:5
Recommend:Yes
Perfect train table!
February 7, 2011
I recently purchased this activity table for my son who loves trains! This table is the perfect height for toddlers! His playboard for the train set fit perfectly on top and the storage bins are great for holding misc. train track pieces and trains as well as books, puzzles, and anything you can imagine. My son loves to be able to pull out the bin himself to get whatever he needs to build up his adventurous train track!
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Review 15 for Activity Table & Carts Collection
KatieVD
,Omaha, Nebraska
Age:25-34
Number of Children:3
Youngest Child:1 & under
Oldest Child:5
Recommend:No
Not worth the price
February 3, 2011
Do not buy this table. It is very sturdy, but the wood dents so easily. After 1 week of two boys playing on it with their trains, there were numerous dents and chips on it and it looked old. Very disappointing.
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Review 16 for Activity Table & Carts Collection
PortersMom
,Alexandria, VA
Age:35-44
Number of Children:1
Youngest Child:2
Recommend:Yes
Don't hesitate - worth the money
January 5, 2011
I really did try to not buy this activity table/carts, but the more that I looked at other tables, the more I wanted this PBK one.
The table is beautiful, looks great in our living room which doubles as a play room, and the drawers are the best part. Clean up is easy and they are huge.
I recommend also getting the PBK mat that goes on top. They don't sell it online for some reason, but the stores have them. It is a perfect fit and will save your table top from the inevitable dents/scratces (it is a play service after all!). It has the raised lip which we wanted so the mat stays in place and comes off for cleaning. It's only $20 too).
No regrets. It's substantial, good-looking and a winner! Thank PBK.
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Review 17 for Activity Table & Carts Collection
PoconosMom
,Poconos, PA
Age:35-44
Number of Children:1
Youngest Child:4
Oldest Child:4
Recommend:Yes
Great Play Table
December 29, 2010
We have been using this play table for over 2 years and it has performed wonderfully. My son is train obsessed and we use the play table primarily as a train table in his playroom. Both the table and carts are subjected to daily use and abuse and they have held up with no signs of wearing down. We also purchased a PBK play mat to fit the table top and I highly recommend doing the same.
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Review 18 for Activity Table & Carts Collection
MyronMama
,Sacramento, CA
Age:35-44
Number of Children:1
Youngest Child:2
Oldest Child:2
Recommend:No
A disapointment... quickly wares down over time
December 10, 2010
This table and drawer set fails miserably in the durability department. We purchased this table set about a year ago when our son was one. Within two weeks, his normal car and/or vacuum play scratched the finish and a month later a small amount of spilled water bubbled the finish. This table is designed for children and should be able to withstand normal child ware and tare. We purchased from pottery barn because we wanted a quality product but ultimately it will be the first piece we replace in his play area. The finish is too easily scratched and the wood to easily dented. Now a year later the table is covered with scratches, dents and bubbled up finish. We did purchase the protective inset and a scratch pen with the table but it is clear these elements are no solution for a product that is just not kid sturdy.
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Review 19 for Activity Table & Carts Collection
Qualitybuyer
,Monterey
Recommend:Yes
Great Use of Space
November 27, 2010
Before ordering this table for our 2 year old granddaughter I read all the reviews and went with it even though some said table scratched easily.....I'm glad I did!!! For this price this table looks gorgeous and holds up to a toddler's play very well. It has been in use constantly for over 2 months now and looks as good as when it arrived.
Drawers hold more than they look like they would and roll easily on a wood floor. My granddaughter loves to pull one out and remove toys and climb in with a blanket and some favorite stuffed animals:-)
Makes pickup a breeze when guests drop in. Table large enough to use several things on at once, perfect height! If you have a large room this table is for you. My daughter and her husband LOVE it.
Drawers hold more than they look like they would and roll easily on a wood floor. My granddaughter loves to pull one out and remove toys and climb in with a blanket and some favorite stuffed animals:-)
Makes pickup a breeze when guests drop in. Table large enough to use several things on at once, perfect height! If you have a large room this table is for you. My daughter and her husband LOVE it.
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Review 20 for Activity Table & Carts Collection
DawnieS
,Florida
Age:25-34
Number of Children:2
Youngest Child:1 & under
Oldest Child:4
Recommend:Yes
Great storage
October 27, 2010
We purchased this table in 2007 for our son's 1st birthday. Three years later it is still in perfect condition! I am not sure why people have complained about the quality of PBK furniture. We have loved our table and cart with no problems in the three years of owning. The only thing I would have changed is I wish I would have purchased the taller table they had for sale. This one still works great, but thinking ahead it would be nice to have something that could be used for school. Over all great product and AMAZING amount of storage in the carts! Highly recommend. Especially if you are in need of a place to hide toys like we were.
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