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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ok, what do people think about this table: https://www.westelm.com/products/mid-century-expandable-dining-table-round-h4230/?pkey=cdining-tables

vs this one: https://www.roomandboard.com/catalog/dining-and-kitchen/tables/ventura-round-extension-tables#power-reviews-tabs

Is the extra thousand dollars worth it?[/quote]

Yes. Room and Board uses better quality materials and manufactures in the U.S.  Furniture from Room and Board is much better quality than West Elm.[/quote]

We have had the rectangular version of that West Elm table and it is has held up well and is solid. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase it again. I like R&B but not sure the price is worth it for that table since the WE is solid.[/quote]

It looks like the West Elm is veneer over engineered wood, meaning that if it scratches or is damaged, you probably can't refinish the top. The R&B table seems like it's just wood, so you could. [/quote]

Exactly, west elm’s case goods are all made of cheap veneers.  They aren’t high quality.  Room and Board uses solid woods like walnut and oak.  Add in that nearly everything west elm makes is imported from Asia.[/quote]

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