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Avalon Extension Dining Table
The simplicity of 19th-century cottage styling with a black lacquer finish. Pedestal table features a generously curved base, deep recessed apron and a versatile top that comfortably seats four in the round or up to six with the easy-glide leaf. Table base and edge banding are crafted of solid hardwood. Also available with a white painted finish. -Oak veneer and engineered wood -Black painted finish -Clear protective polyurethene topcoat -Seats four; six with 17" leaf -See dimensions below
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(41 Reviews)
Number of reviews: 41 customers reviewed this product.
37 of 41(90%)customers would
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Customer Reviews for Avalon Extension Dining Table
Review 1 for Avalon Extension Dining Table
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CSJT
Location: Green Brook, NJ
Dwelling: house
Style: contemporary
Would you recommend this product? No
Same outcome here ...
Date: March 5, 2010
"Beautiful table and very practical ... *however*, I am beginning to have the same problems as others. I just noticed last night (after only 6 weeks of use) that the table top is begining to peel! We've only been using a wet sponge to clean off the table ... I guess I will be calling C&B customer service ..."
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Review 2 for Avalon Extension Dining Table
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Champaign
Location: Champaign, IL
Dwelling: house
Style: contemporary
Would you recommend this product? No
Nice Table, Poor Wear & Tear
Date: February 11, 2010
"We have had the Avalon table for only 5 months and it is used as our main table but I'd expect it to hold up better. It looks great and I expected nicks on the black finish. But the table top has really started to peel. It's different from the nicks that I expected and do have in the chairs-that just looks like part of the distressing. Although C&B has agreed to a 1 time replacement I'm not confident that a new one is going to hold up. I think it's just a poor finish on the table top. It's a nice look and the best pedestal table we could find. Unfortunately it doesn't wear very well."
Response from Crate and Barrel:By Customer Service, February 25, 2010
Good news. We are pleased to report that after listening to your review comments for the Avalon Extension Table, we have improved the finish to be more durable. It is now made with a polyurethane coat, which is one of the most durable painted finishes available. If you have the original Avalon table and need to talk to us, please call 800.967.6696. Thank you for taking the time to write a product review. We read each and every one to help us make our products and services the best they can be. Your feedback is important…and appreciated.
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Review 3 for Avalon Extension Dining Table
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Belita
Location: Boston
Dwelling: house
Style: traditional
Would you recommend this product? No
Paint flakes off after mild use
Date: December 17, 2009
"I recently purchased the black Avalon table for my kitchen. I noticed that the paint if flaking off in the center of the table. I always use placemats and I don’t use any harsh cleaning products. The table is being replaced by C&B."
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Review 4 for Avalon Extension Dining Table
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disgruntled
Location: Cincinnati, Oh
Dwelling: house
Style: traditional
Would you recommend this product? No
Not even a year old
Date: December 2, 2009
"We bought this table not even a year ago, and it already looks five years old. We don't have kids or use cleaner on it. We had it looked at by a furniture repairman and he said the wood is curing and that is what is causing cracks. It isn't cost effective to get it refinished so hoping the Crate & Barrel will replace the top of the table!"
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Review 5 for Avalon Extension Dining Table
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garv
Location: Traverse City, Mi
Dwelling: house
Style: traditional
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Best dinnette set I have ever purchased
Date: November 17, 2009
"The table and chairs where packaged with care in mind. The chairs came two in a box and all assembled. Durable construction. The table required some assembly. I am very happy with this product."
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Review 6 for Avalon Extension Dining Table
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carolineb
Location: philadelphia, pa
Dwelling: townhouse
Style: contemporary
Would you recommend this product? Yes
perfect table
Date: November 14, 2009
"Love it, love it! It was easy to put together (so my husband says). The table is fantastic. I got 6 chairs and can easily add 2-3 more chairs around the table."
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Review 7 for Avalon Extension Dining Table
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kimj09
Location: New York, NY
Dwelling: apartment/condo
Style: classic
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Affordable, classy, not hard to assemble
Date: November 11, 2009
"Great buy. As newlyweds, we started shopping around for black/espresso dining tables that would match our decor, and wow, dining tables are expensive! We thought this C&B Avalon Table was quite affordable compared what's out there. It's really nice to have the option of extending it to an oval table from a round. Even on the round, I feel like you can easily seat 6, and I think you can seat 8 with the oval if you don't mind be slightly cozy. Beautiful finish and it didn't take long at all to assemble as long as you have 2 people. Chairs are nice and we use them without cushions and totally fine. Perfect for a small 1 bedroom apt in NYC. We would recommend to our friends! It tookd about 3wks for us to get it from the date of online transaction."
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Review 8 for Avalon Extension Dining Table
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CandY02
Location: Prunedale, CA
Dwelling: house
Style: contemporary
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Love this set
Date: November 5, 2009
"I love this set. It fits perfectly in our breakfast nook (without the leaf). We're a family of four with a 3-year-old and a 1-year-old. We use it every morning for breakfast and every night for dinner. I opted to wait on the chair cushions to see how it worked without, and I think I will not be buying the cushions as the set still looks great without them, and we have booster seats attached to two of the chairs anyway. I read earlier reviews that the table scratches easily. I haven't had any scratches yet, but I've only had the set for about 3 weeks. My husband had the set assembled before I got home from work. He said it was fairly easy, even though the instructions were not accurate. I bought six chairs, and can't wait to entertain! This was a great purchase."
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Review 9 for Avalon Extension Dining Table
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Adina
Location: Walnut Creek, CA
Dwelling: house
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Fabulous Table
Date: October 23, 2009
"We've had the table for a year now and we still LOVE it! The extension is easy to put in and take out. One person can do it, two makes it a bit easier. Sometimes a bit wobbly so we just turn it and we find a better more level spot. Just don't put weight on only one side (pushing down). We use our table for everything. Dining, projects, etc."
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Review 10 for Avalon Extension Dining Table
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Jess S
Location: Philadelphi, PA
Dwelling: house
Style: classic
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Great for the price
Date: October 13, 2009
"A little wobbily but I don't know of many other extension tables that don't move around a bit. Would absolutely purchase it again."
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Review 11 for Avalon Extension Dining Table
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3girlshopper
Location: Jackson, MS
Dwelling: house
Style: traditional
Would you recommend this product? Yes
So far so happy!
Date: September 13, 2009
"I've only had the table for a few weeks now, but I am so happy with this purchase! I am glad that it is heavy and sturdy, and compared to some things that I have assembled this was a breeze! It does require 2 people but it comes with all the tools required and easy instructions. It arrived in great condition and fast. I have searched high and low for the "right" table and have seen some junk for the same price!"
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Review 12 for Avalon Extension Dining Table
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StL22
Location: St Louis, MO
Dwelling: house
Would you recommend this product? Yes
problems with the finish
Date: August 26, 2009
"We bought this table in black approximately 8 months ago and loved it. It works perfectly with our decor, and we use it daily. But over the months we've noticed wear in the finish. We talked to C&B customer service and because we almost always use place mats and the wear is on only one side of the tabletop, it seems to be an anomaly and they agreed to replace it. We are looking forward to receiving our replacement soon and hope to have no future problems. But other than the issue with the finish, we really love it."
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Review 13 for Avalon Extension Dining Table
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Oregonian
Location: Eugene, Oregon
Dwelling: house
Style: classic
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Yes and No
Date: August 19, 2009
"I have coveted this table for two years and finally purchased it. I do love it - but putting it together was a challenge.
My only real negatives are that it is just so darn heavy, moving it to attach pieces was hard. Also, at one point the instructions said not to over tighten the screws - we didn't - and the table is wobbly. Not "up and down" wobbly but side to side.
Other than that - I really do love this table. I have it in black. It's beautiful and solid. I just wish it came pre-assembled!"
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Review 14 for Avalon Extension Dining Table
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Anonymous
Location: Chicago, IL
Dwelling: house
Style: classic
Would you recommend this product? Yes
awesome
Date: August 8, 2009
"The avalon table in any size is beautiful, easy to assemble.. took less than an hour to put together.. very nice quality..."
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Review 15 for Avalon Extension Dining Table
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New House to Furnish
Location: Iowa
Dwelling: house
Style: classic
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Great table & chairs!
Date: July 21, 2009
"I bought the table and 4 chairs and they are great! When the table arrived it had a scratch on the top from shipping so I called and received great customer service. The table is very heavy and the chairs are very sturdy. I would definitely recommend this set! Though keep in mind that the black shows every bit of dust. We use it every day so it always gets wiped down but I think I would have to wipe it down every day even if we didn't use it."
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Review 16 for Avalon Extension Dining Table
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Amy CB
Location: Wallingford, CT
Dwelling: apartment/condo
Style: traditional
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Perfect for My Eat-In Kitchen
Date: July 6, 2009
"I purchased this table (and 4 chairs) for my eat in kitchen. It fits the space and my decor perfectly. I have received so many compliments on it. My only complaint is that I ordered it in white and any markings accidentally made are very visible (although I think this is true with most white furniture). I would recommend it happily : )"
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Review 17 for Avalon Extension Dining Table
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Lisette
Location: Shorewood, WI
Dwelling: house
Style: contemporary
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Beautifully made, easy to assemble
Date: July 3, 2009
"I bought this table to fit in a very small dining room. It was very easy to assemble and looks great in the small space. Unlike cheaper dining tables, there is a mechanism that makes the table come apart smoothly when you need to add the extension. It looks great, too!"
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Review 18 for Avalon Extension Dining Table
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SoFlChick
Location: Boca Raton, Fl
Dwelling: townhouse
Style: contemporary
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Great Table for the Price
Date: June 28, 2009
"We bought this table and put it together the same night. It really was a breeze to assemble and took 15-20 min total. I really like they way it has that high end look and really has that mid-low end price tag. The extention is very easy to put in but a pain to store...The joy of extention tables. The only down side is that it does scratch easily , not the finish but denting in the wood so just be careful with it."
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Review 19 for Avalon Extension Dining Table
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Surgimom
Location: Greenville, North carolina
Dwelling: house
Style: contemporary
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Awesome functional table
Date: June 20, 2009
"We replaced our kitchen table with this one, for our busy home with 3 boys. It is clean, simple, and very contemporary looking. It cleans in a breeze, and is sturdy. we have the toddler seat strapped to one of the chairs, and it holds very well.
I would definitely recommend this product! My only regret was waiting so long to get it."
I would definitely recommend this product! My only regret was waiting so long to get it."
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Review 20 for Avalon Extension Dining Table
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goodmama
Location: ct
Dwelling: house
Style: classic
Would you recommend this product? Yes
beautiful affordable quality table
Date: June 19, 2009
"this table was an exceptional value. i love the deep black finish (a "true" black) and classic lines. assembly was straightforward and easy. with the leaf, it fits six sizable chairs comfortably. the table has proven to be quite solid and study. the only minor issue i have ever had with it is the lacquered topcoat is easily scratched; luckily the scratches are not terribly noticeable."
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