SD STUDIO DESIGNS Futura LS WorkCenter with Tilt Top Adjustable Drafting Table Craft Table Drawing Desk Hobby Table Writing Desk Studio Desk, Silver/Blue Glass

Love all the space! My neck doesn't bother me as much anymore as I can tilt the table to an angle that doesn't cause muscle strain. I also love that I can use it as a light table!

This is just what I've wanted for a work desk. I decided to look into a desk with a glass top (for inking with printmaking) and a drafting section for doing watercolor painting. So this was perfect. Overall I am very satisfied with the product itself. The glass is fairly thick and is tempered and the metal is pretty sturdy and it's tall enough that my chair slides under so I can pull my body up to the work surface if I want. I do have a few minor complaints, though they aren't really with the item itself. First, I thought I had read somewhere in previous reviews that the weight limit was 45lbs (though I don't think I read anywhere in the specs about weight limit). But at the time I thought "45lbs is pretty good!" Unfortunately when I opened the product, the paperwork said 25lbs. Along with this, I thought I had read in the reviews that the flat section and the drafting section could be switched to either side depending on where you wanted it. I found out this was not the case. The drafting section goes on the left and the flat goes on the right. A bummer, but again, not an issue with the product itself, really, just impressions I got that turned out to be not so. The other issue was with shipping. When I received the desk, the glass was packed in a separate box within the larger box. 2 of the slabs were fine, one had shattered in a million pieces. I was surprised in a way, no other reviews I read on this product mentioned anything about trouble with shipping and breaking so I was fairly confident it would be okay. Of course, this, too, is not an issue with the product (the glass is nice stuff), but I did notice nowhere on the outside was the larger box labeled as fragile. This seemed illogical, and at that point I couldn't really blame UPS (even if the box was fairly banged up when it arrive). How do they know it's glass if the box isn't marked? Thus I figure that is the shipper's fault. The box should really have been marked as fragile. Luckily I called Studio Design and they are sending me not only one but two new pieces (I wasn't sure at the time if I was missing the drafting glass piece or the other flat top piece). I was pleased they offered to just send me both at no charge. However, I was told two shipping days; I ordered Monday, this is Saturday, and I still have not received my glass. Still, as long as I get it soon, I'll be happy. The only other issue I had were the instructions. There are no words, just pictures. It's fairly easy to understand except for one thing: some pieces of the desk look just like others except for tiny differences, like holes being on one side instead of the other. The pictures didn't always emphasize those distinctions, and the pieces look like they fit as you are going along (which makes you think you are doing it right) so if there are no words to let you know to watch out for those differences, it's easy to put some pieces on backwards or with a detail facing the wrong direction and you may not realize it's wrong until eventually a hole doesn't line up or something ends up not fitting just right. Unfortunately I had a few things backwards and ended up frustrated because the picture was showing I should have had holes where I was seeing no holes. It took me a good 20+ minutes of studying all the pieces to figure out for myself that some other part was backwards. And after going back over the first few steps, I really felt like the instructions could have just mentioned "Be sure X holes are pointed in Y direction" or "This piece must have Z bracket on the A side." Yea, words would have helped. Other than that, I love the desk and as soon as I get the other glass I will be even happier. Overall, I would definitely recommend this item to anyone looking for a comfortable (and spacious) work space + drafting table.

The table is a good quality artist's table, suitable for crafters and college studio artists. The work surface was somewhat smaller than expected, although that's my fault for not laying out the dimensions. The table was quite difficult to assemble. The instructions are not well written, and it takes some effort to hold things together and screw in the joints with an allen wrench. It's essential to have a second person to help you assemble the unit. I'm also not completely satisfied with the assembled table: The glass is held onto the base by suction cups, which have so far proven stable, but do concern me. A real problem with my unit is that glass of the curved portion (between the two main work surfaces) does not sit down on the suction cups fully. So, while it is resting in the frame and stuck onto the suction cups on the one side, it rocks and pops loose of the suction ups if you put any weight on the curved outer portion. I actually had to bend the curved support up to improve the situation, but was unable to completely solve the problem. EDIT: The company sent me a replacement bar, when requested, to fix the problem mentioned above. I'll also warn you about the glass: It has a sticker on it that indicates you cannot put more than 45lbs of weight on the tabletop. I guess that's the nature of glass, but I wasn't happy to see that. And the sticker will not come off cleanly, so I'm going to either have to leave it or get some goof off. The table is otherwise sturdy and well made. Without the cross-beam supports on the legs, they would rock, so be sure to join them on. One other reviewer said he left them off, which is not a good idea. The table also comes with self-leveling feet, which would be handy on a hard surface. I put the table on carpet, so I don't need to use them. However, I'm going to purchase another unit, because I like the table and work surface despite its few problems.

Shipped Fast, wasn't overly hard to put together but definitely a 2 person job. It is a pretty light material and the metal bends pretty easy. But it is a great desk once you get to using it. Perfect for working on my art. Would recommend to anyone looking for an alternative to a regular desk or easel.

Bought this desk in 2014, and with 3 years gone by (going on 4) , this desk is going pretty strong. As a student, I bought this desk originally to have a space in my room to draw and have a computer space without buying two seperate desks. Its especially helpful for arts and crafts, and if you have it in the corner of the room, the corner is a great place to have a tv or large computer moniter. So great for studying, having a computer, and still enough room for all of those art projects. A few things: -I've rearranged the side on which the tilted desk is a few times with some ease, and if you find any part of the desk gets loose, just pull out any ol Allen wrench and youre as good as gold. -When Im sitting at the desk, I have a bad habit of propping my feet up especially against the back of the desk where the two thin poles meet, but it hasnt broken on me, which is great! (Otherwise the whole desk would probably fall apart...) -I found the middle corner piece has a few metal bits that are supposed to hold up the glass, but even when they get loose and slouch down, the center piece is still very supported. (I guess thats a flaw, but it hasnt broken yet so) -If youre looking for something that has space, is multi-purpose, and easy to assemble, disassemble, and reassemble, then this is the desk for you. -BUT if you are looking to save space, (and I mean REALLY save space) look elsewhere first. Try looking into the corner desk pieces with the extra shelving above the desk, so you'll still have room to store things and have a place to write/use the computer. But if youre wallet says no, then this desk is a good alternative. Anyways if youre looking for lots of space for a relatively cheap price, I definitely recomend this desk.