John Boos Maple Wood Top Work Table with Adjustable Lower Shelf, 36 x 24 x 1.5 Inch, Galvanized Steel

This table is exactly what I was looking for in my kitchen. It is both practical and beautiful. I recently renovated my kitchen and it is one of the most frequently complimented features. My microwave and toaster oven fit (stacked) on the shelf underneath and the worktop is my favorite prep area. I prefer the feel of the wood over hard countertops for most things and enjoy using it daily. The table is very sturdy and the adjustable feet allowed me to get the work surface perfectly level so nothing I set on it ever rolls away. I balked at the price of this table at first, but now that I've experienced the build quality and beauty of the product, I feel that the price is very fair (low, even!). I don't expect that I will ever have to replace this table and, with proper care, the work surface will only get better with age. You can't say that for too many products these days. This table was built to work and to last, and it appears to do both.I believe that the Boos company did, in fact, improve their packaging. My table came boxed and bundled fully with adequate cardboard padding around the various components. There was one slightly bent edge on the shelf, which does not bother me and does not interfere with assembly or function. Assembly was easy and I was able to unbox, assemble, and position the table in my kitchen without any assistance.I strongly suggest that you purchase the Boos Mystery Oil with the table and oil the wood as soon as you get the table. The wood is extremely porous and sort of dry and pale looking when you first get it. It needs to be oiled! The oil brings out the full beauty of the wood and protects against stains and water damage. I cannot say I've done comparison tests with other butcher block oils, but the mystery oil did a great job on my table and I see no reason to switch to a different product.

I love this table! Beautiful piece of wood, and really sturdy steel legs and shelf. Assembly was pretty easy with just a couple simple tools. I'd recommend using a level when installing the adjustable shelf. I added a set of casters to it for mobility. I can use this indoors or outdoors when preparing bbq or drinks or anything else. A little pricey, but I feel when cared for properly, this will last a lifetime. Worth the money.

We were looking for a sturdy kitchen island and shopped for weeks before discovering this product. We wanted a solid maple top that was simple and sturdy. We loved the fact that you could choose the size you needed. We purchased the 24"x36". The island came well-packaged and after a bit of pondering the instructions, finally figured out how to put it together. From there it was easy. Be prepared, it is heavy, but that's what makes it so nice. We oiled it with mineral oil every night before bed and wiped it up in the morning. After a week of this it was well sealed, but I'm still oiling it once a week for a while. I prepare food on it, cut and slice on it and serve from it. It's perfect for our needs.

Using this as a kitchen island in a kitchen that lacks sufficient counter space. It was fairly easy to assemble and came well packed and protected. It is heavy and very sturdy. The wood top is pretty and I have been using a cutting board on it to avoid knife marks on this one. It is just what I needed for the space and the price on Amazon was competitive.

Overall great piece for a baker. However after a month of use, the top has buckled slightly in one spot where two pieces of wood were glued. I have oiled it regularly, so I assume it happened because it wasn't glued adequately. I plan to sand it a bit in that spot and oil again. Will post again. However, overall it was a great buy for what I got. Extremely heavy, sturdy, great size for the money.

I bought it as a folding table in my laundry room and wound up using it as a kitchen island! Great quality!Beautiful table!

Very easy to assemble with two people. It arrived safely packaged with no damage. Love the sturdiness of the steel and quality of the wood. Perfect kitchen island for smaller spaces, and much cheaper here than on the John Boos website!

The top has a crack in it. Legs are sturdy but show marks like rust and discoloration. Made in china on most of the components. The shelf looks to be low quality sheet metal that seems to not have a shinny finished look. Im keeping it and may use it for a expensive work table.