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International Concepts Portman Coffee Table Unfinished
International Concepts Portman Coffee Table Unfinished

International Concepts Portman Coffee Table Unfinished

MERCHANT: Amazon BRAND: International Concepts
104 Reviews
$115.52
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Coffee Table
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product dimensions
18"d x 36"w x 18"h
color
unfinished
shape
rectangle
brand
international concepts
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coffee table
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Featured 16 Reviews
Inela Vern
2015-04-10
I received my coffee table in only 4 days! Not only did that impress me, but the overall quality was amazing: it was packaged well, it only contained 6 pieces, all of the parts were there and the wood is beautiful. I had never heard of parawood before but it is a very hard wood and has a beautiful grain. It didn't take me too long to put it together as I am a "pro" and assembling furniture. The only drawback was that there were no holes drilled to receive the screws on the shelf, but drilling them was no problem. I am very please with the product and it has a nice weight to it. Maybe I was lucky and got a good one, but I would recommend this coffee table to anyone looking for one. My only dilema is what color of stain to give it. Hopefully, it won't take me too long to decide and then I can update my review with a picture.
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Megan O.
2020-10-29
This table comes unfinished, which was perfect for me. I made it my own, by painting and sanding. Its great just by itself though. I think maybe might need a seal if you plan on having liquid on it. My opinion. Definitely a great buy for me!
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Pokey 82
2018-10-18
We purchased this for our son's apartment. I stained it with a medium stain and it looked great after about 3 coats of it and 3 clear urethane coats. It has held up very well in fairly heavy usage. It still looks very good after about 1 year of usage in a young man's apt. It was EASY to assemble, and the sanding job out of the box was better than most non- finished furniture that I have bought. It is better than any other that I could locate new or used. It is real wood, not junk.
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Taylor
unknown
Absolutely perfect! Took the stain perfectly even, very smooth surface, easy to assemble! And the perfect size for the small space I need it for! Will add finished picture once poly dries.
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Megan O.
unknown
This table comes unfinished, which was perfect for me. I made it my own, by painting and sanding. Its great just by itself though. I think maybe might need a seal if you plan on having liquid on it. My opinion. Definitely a great buy for me!
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Inela Vern
unknown
I received my coffee table in only 4 days! Not only did that impress me, but the overall quality was amazing: it was packaged well, it only contained 6 pieces, all of the parts were there and the wood is beautiful. I had never heard of parawood before but it is a very hard wood and has a beautiful grain. It didn't take me too long to put it together as I am a "pro" and assembling furniture. The only drawback was that there were no holes drilled to receive the screws on the shelf, but drilling them was no problem. I am very please with the product and it has a nice weight to it. Maybe I was lucky and got a good one, but I would recommend this coffee table to anyone looking for one. My only dilema is what color of stain to give it. Hopefully, it won't take me too long to decide and then I can update my review with a picture.
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Kelsey
unknown
Love this coffee table! Luckily for us it came without any polyurethane or lacquer on it so we stained it right away without any sanding. It looks great and seems very sturdy. We are very happy with it.
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Pokey 82
unknown
We purchased this for our son's apartment. I stained it with a medium stain and it looked great after about 3 coats of it and 3 clear urethane coats. It has held up very well in fairly heavy usage. It still looks very good after about 1 year of usage in a young man's apt. It was EASY to assemble, and the sanding job out of the box was better than most non- finished furniture that I have bought. It is better than any other that I could locate new or used. It is real wood, not junk.
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Kevin Lowry
2022-03-30
Play Video This is a great value for the do-it-yourselfer who wants a simple coffee table that can be painted, stained, or just varnished. Open the package and inspect the pieces. There's only the tabletop, the shelf, four legs, and accompanying hardware. The pictorial directions are common in today's assembly projects to overcome language misinterpretations. If you're comfortable with DIY projects, the table will be assembled in 20 minutes or less. If you haven't done any DIY wood projects or used pictorial directions, search YouTube for guides or get a friend to lend a hand. I'm not being condescending. Not everyone has experience with pictorial, self-assembly projects and if you haven't done them, this will lead to frustration and a poor assembly.The pieces arrived well packaged, in ready to assemble condition, and all hardware was included. The pictorial directions are very clear and easy to follow IF YOU'VE DONE THIS TYPE OF PROJECT BEFORE. I'm not yelling. I'm emphasizing this because the first time I attempted a pictorial assembly, I nearly abandoned my faith. Once I became comfortable with the illustrations and numbered guidance, I preferred this to poorly written instructions that lost a lot in translation. I strongly recommend this table if you're looking for real wood and a simple assembly.Read more
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arnold fiergang
2021-12-24
Bottom shelf has awkward way of fastening. Otherwise, was very pleased with the unit
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Paula Wingo
2019-12-09
It is a smaller coffee table. Perfect for our small living room. Although we use with full size couch, it would fit perfect for love seat. Also great for apartments or frequent movers since it is not real heavy. Looks good if you want natural wood color. We sanded lightly and stained. You could also paint. (Sand lightly before)Great simple coffee tableNot heirloom quality but not particle board either.
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vw28
2020-08-17
Nice value. Purchased for $80 plus tax, currently not for sale on Amazon as of Aug 2020. Its a pre-sanded, unfinished wood coffee table. Fairly heavy and good for small spaces. See item description for dimensions. (They may change once product becomes available again). The one negative part is that staples were used to fix the parts onto the table during transit. They are a pain to remove even with pliers. You will need to accept the small holes created, or keep staples on, or use wood putty and then sand over the removed staples. (They are on underside of table).I have never used stain in my life but tried it out here. All parts are cheap- $20 out the door at a hardware store.Instructions:I bought:Premium oil-based half-pint dark walnut stain from Varathane and also oil-based Polyurethane in satin.Angled painting brush and foam applicators120 grit sand sponge and 220 grit sand spongePaint project rags (wash them first!) Andpaper towelsTack cloth (sticky yellow rags used to wipe debris from furniture/walls)A 2mil plastic drop clothDisposable gloves and a 3 ply face maskPlastic lunch bags to wrap paintbrush inYou may need a screwdriver or painters tool to open the cans-‐-------------------------------------------Put gloves/mask on. Lay down drop cloth. Open windows. Do not assemble first.Not necessary to sand, but its advisable to do so if you use a stain intended for one-coat application (like I did). All you do is take a 120 grit sponge and lightly sand all over, in the direction of the wood grain. Wipe clean with tack cloth or rag. Then do the same thing with 220 grit sponge. Wipe clean.The premium stain should be applied FIRST before poly. Apply with a paintbrush to ensure you get enough product on the table.Apply in the direction of the grain:This is the part where you decide how you want the finished product to look. For a lighter color, wipe excess stain off with paper towels asap after you apply. Do this in the direction of the grain.If you want a darker, weathered look as I did, let the stain sit for 10 minutes, and GENTLY wipe off with rags, not paper towels. I wiped the stain off in small strokes, purposefully going left and right, not up and down.You will see the larger piece (visible top of coffee table) was done this way with a single coat.The shelf was also done this way with 2 coats, and thus is a darker color and has a more weathered look to it.Complete the same process with the legs.Notes: Do one side at a time, starting with the undersides of the table so you get the hang of things. Let dry overnight per side. Wrap paintbrush in a plastic bag to prevent it from drying. If you do 2 coats, remember to let dry overnight and sand/wipe down before applying a second coat. The directions say the stain dries in 1 hour, but IT DOES NOT.Once you have applied the stain to the legs and both sides of the table, now you can apply the protective coating, polyurethane.I heard differing accounts of how to apply, but chose a foam applicator because my paintbrush was ruined from the stain. (Use steel wool pads to get stain out brush if you want to continue using it).I was very careful at this stage but did not sand in-between coats of poly. Foam applicators help prevent visible brushstrokes, but also have air pockets in them, which necessitates multiple coats of poly for best results.Apply in same direction as wood grain. Pay special attention to lay it out evenly. Let dry overnight. Apply second coat. Let dry overnight. Flip table over and do the same thing. Do the same process for the legs. Do not rush this step.Once fully dry, assemble per instructions.This process was new to me, but I think the table turned out well. Its always easier once you have practiced.Read more
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International Concepts Portman Coffee Table Unfinished reviewInternational Concepts Portman Coffee Table Unfinished review
vw28
unknown
Nice value. Purchased for $80 plus tax, currently not for sale on Amazon as of Aug 2020. Its a pre-sanded, unfinished wood coffee table. Fairly heavy and good for small spaces. See item description for dimensions. (They may change once product becomes available again). The one negative part is that staples were used to fix the parts onto the table during transit. They are a pain to remove even with pliers. You will need to accept the small holes created, or keep staples on, or use wood putty and then sand over the removed staples. (They are on underside of table).I have never used stain in my life but tried it out here. All parts are cheap- $20 out the door at a hardware store.Instructions:I bought:Premium oil-based half-pint dark walnut stain from Varathane and also oil-based Polyurethane in satin.Angled painting brush and foam applicators120 grit sand sponge and 220 grit sand spongePaint project rags (wash them first!) Andpaper towelsTack cloth (sticky yellow rags used to wipe debris from furniture/walls)A 2mil plastic drop clothDisposable gloves and a 3 ply face maskPlastic lunch bags to wrap paintbrush inYou may need a screwdriver or painters tool to open the cans-‐-------------------------------------------Put gloves/mask on. Lay down drop cloth. Open windows. Do not assemble first.Not necessary to sand, but its advisable to do so if you use a stain intended for one-coat application (like I did). All you do is take a 120 grit sponge and lightly sand all over, in the direction of the wood grain. Wipe clean with tack cloth or rag. Then do the same thing with 220 grit sponge. Wipe clean.The premium stain should be applied FIRST before poly. Apply with a paintbrush to ensure you get enough product on the table.Apply in the direction of the grain:This is the part where you decide how you want the finished product to look. For a lighter color, wipe excess stain off with paper towels asap after you apply. Do this in the direction of the grain.If you want a darker, weathered look as I did, let the stain sit for 10 minutes, and GENTLY wipe off with rags, not paper towels. I wiped the stain off in small strokes, purposefully going left and right, not up and down.You will see the larger piece (visible top of coffee table) was done this way with a single coat.The shelf was also done this way with 2 coats, and thus is a darker color and has a more weathered look to it.Complete the same process with the legs.Notes: Do one side at a time, starting with the undersides of the table so you get the hang of things. Let dry overnight per side. Wrap paintbrush in a plastic bag to prevent it from drying. If you do 2 coats, remember to let dry overnight and sand/wipe down before applying a second coat. The directions say the stain dries in 1 hour, but IT DOES NOT.Once you have applied the stain to the legs and both sides of the table, now you can apply the protective coating, polyurethane.I heard differing accounts of how to apply, but chose a foam applicator because my paintbrush was ruined from the stain. (Use steel wool pads to get stain out brush if you want to continue using it).I was very careful at this stage but did not sand in-between coats of poly. Foam applicators help prevent visible brushstrokes, but also have air pockets in them, which necessitates multiple coats of poly for best results.Apply in same direction as wood grain. Pay special attention to lay it out evenly. Let dry overnight. Apply second coat. Let dry overnight. Flip table over and do the same thing. Do the same process for the legs. Do not rush this step.Once fully dry, assemble per instructions.This process was new to me, but I think the table turned out well. Its always easier once you have practiced.Read more
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Larry H
unknown
It looks good and once assembled seems very sturdy. Like others, there were no pilot holes on the bottom shelf. But since the wood is fairly soft, a hammer and a small nail are all you need. It stained pretty well (I used an oil based stain and a satin poly finish). There were a couple of small spots that refused to take the stain 100%, even with extra attention and an additional coat of stain just on those small areas. They're dirty blonde rather than a medium walnut. Guess that adds "character" to the piece, lol!
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Kelly R.
2019-10-03
I really like these tables from International Concepts. I orginally bought the TV stand and really love it. It is simple enough to put together and I stained them and put protectant over the stain. They turned out exactly the way that I wanted them to
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Joni Rice
unknown
There are no predrilled holes for the bottom shelf. I measured wrong, didn’t get them level, and ruined the table. How can you sell something without even a mark to show where the holes should be drilled?! I am so disappointed.
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Questions & Answers

Where does one drill the holes for the shelf?
My table had the holes pre-drilled; kinda wish they weren't, then I could have placed the shelf up higher. I guess you could make your holes anywhere on the legs that you want. The pre-drilled holes on my legs only make the shelf 4.75 inches from the floor...can't even comfortabley put my feet under there. Hope this helps.
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How much space is between the lower shelf and the upper table platform? Thanks.
13 1/8 inches with 11 inches between top of the lower shelf and bottom the upper shelf railing.
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Can you use this table without installing the lower shelf?
Yes, that is how I used it. I installed a flat panel space heater on the top, threw a blanket over it, and turned it into a nice warm floor desk to do work. I used the bottom shelf as a platform on top of the blanket so I could still easily use it as a table for writing, eating, etc.The only issue I had was competing… see more
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I don't want to stain this, but rather paint it lime green. Has anyone tried this method yet? I'm just curious if this will hold up.
I stained mine, but the wood is raw and finely sanded so I'm sure a few coats of paint would work well! Ask the hardware store which kind of paint works best for furniture :)
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Unfinished

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Wood

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Rectangular

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