What type of wood is the base? Is the base sturdy and thick or do they tend to crack? Does the platter burn the base?
1190924
It's like a plywood base. Thick enough to protect your table from burning. I like that they included a handle cover, it's very useful. I have used mine for about 5x now and still no burnt marks on the wood. I don't think this will ever crack unless you drop it with with full force. I like it, quality and size are great for the price.
1190925
the wood base is a routed plywood that's been stained brown. No problems as of yet to cracking or burning.
1784901
The base is made of wood, which is pretty sturdy. I have this Himalayan Salt Detoxer and the base was intact when it arrived, and still is. 'Hope this helps.
2210555
Base is moderately heavy and well constructed. You will not have any problems with the base construction , especially because Amazon stands behind all of its products.
196526
I believe the wood is pine. None of the five stools had any cracks they were in perfect condition. The stools are sturdy. We absolutely love them. We recently had a dinner party of roughly 30 and everyone commented on how great they are.
1102295
It's solid wood and it's very sturdy. I have two of them and they're very nice.
2162301
Although it is not real wood, I was impressed because it's pretty sturdy. Especially the back piece. Normally, it's just a thin piece of cardboard but this 1 has a heavy thick backboard that is just as heavy as the other pieces. I just got 2 of the 4 drawer chests & I'm praying that they are made the same way! I like it!
1624994
It is very sturdy and the wood is thick and heavy. I have a full size crockpot, a kitchen aid mixer, and 7 cookbooks on the bottom.
1397590
Base is steel, pad has wood under it, its very sturdy and solid you will have no issues, trust me.
1778224
Mine is very sturdy. I'm able to use anything to remove baked goods from it, with no problem. The pan has been holding up well. Very happy with my purchase of this item.
1244429
It is sturdy if all the screws are tight. I move mine around and it seems to make the screws loosen up. I just need to put loc-tite on them to solve the problem. The base is a thin wall steel tube that can be drilled and anchored to concrete or floor of sort. Hope this helps, I am happy that I bought one.
1961961
It is not solid wood. It's particle board like most all tv stands in this price range. Thus far I haven't noticed any longevity issues (though I haven't had it for more than a few months) and it seems like it will last longer than the stand it replaced.
2277116
they are pretty heavy wood. the only place that the wood is a little flimsy are the back panels. It did arrive with a couple of scratches, but the seller made it right without any hesitation. It's a very heavy piece of furniture. We replaced the butcher block top with a slab of granite. No problems. Some assembly is an understatement, but it's very solid when done.
2078600
Just like the description says, the top is solid wood, the rest of it is composite, covered with veneers. Very sturdy, and thick. One of the best purchases I have made.
292648
This is solid wood and durable. We like the top shelf, and find it useful for play food or plates/cups. My son is not overly rough on his playthings, but I do think this could handle it. My son likes to open the oven and use it as a step stool to the upper shelving. I was worried it would break, but it totally holds his weight no problem! The hardware is thick metal and already curved, so the weight doesn't effect the door. I recommend this purchase. It's a toy to pass down through the generations.
356648
The pieces are made of metal, and the base is wooden. It feels substantial, but I seriously doubt it weighs that much. :)
1425594
I am not an authority on this but I think it is some composite and not ash. It is an attractive piece of furniture and you will not be embarrassed by it. The beauty for me is the richness of the base sound. I have it turned way down because I can literally make my house shake. Hope this answers your question.
171843
It is a very sturdy table. We have our feet on ours all the time. My only complaint is the wood laminate is very heat sensitive, and will discolor if you put anything warm on it for even a second. But it is a heavy, sturdy table.