Is it strong enough to sit on? Also, would you describe the finish as matte, gloss, or somewhere in between?
1775052
Is a strong table but is better not to set on it. The finish is matte but very beautiful.
1775053
Matte and I would not recommend sitting on it. Why would you want to do that?
1775054
It does NOT seem strong enough to sit on. But is quite sturdy for holding about 50 pounds. The finish is inbetween matte and smooth.
1699247
It is not flimsy. It is very sturdy and beautiful. The frame is real wood. If you look very closely, you can see that the centers are an extremely heavy-gauge cardboard, but only if you know what to look for. I know this because it is so heavy that the screen portion was dinged and I can see inside the break. It is beautiful and worth it.
1611012
I would say not "High Gloss" but not matte or satin. Very smooth surface. I have it in a bedroom with white wicker and it looks great.
1100673
Yes it sits on my counter top at home. It doesn't look cheap if that's is what you mean. It isn't matte but isn't shiny either. Somewhere inbetween.
320427
I'd call it semi-gloss or satin. It's not completely matte, it reflects some, but not like a glossy screen does.
1290638
I would. It's a solid wood table that doesn't wobble or shake. (Though mine is against a wall). It absorbs stain and paint like crazy though, so plan for a few coats. I used Annie Sloan chalk paint and it took 3 coats in spots, which is insane for a paint that usually takes 1.
582838
No matter what te matierial is, the friction when your sitting on it will most likely rub it off, so i would suggest you paint it.
176386
I wouldn't say it was matte, but I definitely wouldn't call it high gloss. I'd say somewhere between semi-matte and gloss.
2101680
I Just be aware that it is high gloss. It you want the flat finish that is another version of the product. The stipple on the plastic will make it somewhat white looking which could be a problem on dark surface color.
76511
It is more matte than glossy. It is not a cheap product and well worth the price for the quality.
1818915
It's solid. I've had several laminated seats. This one also has a much better finish on it. When they say furniture grade they mean good furniture not cheap stuff.
414312
It has a very glossy finish. I sent it back so I don't have any information on its durability.
1309652
I would have to say it's a matte-satin finish. Definitely not flat or gloss.
295058
the matte and glossy finish is not an issue. And my 71F is in a room that gets tons of light. I'm not sure what some people are talking about when they warn about the finish. It only adds the beauty of the set. Go for it!
559373
It is not a high gloss, nor is it a matte finish, it is somewhere in between. I have a white kitchen sink that is a matte kind of finish and this piece looks just fine with what I have.
946707
It has a matte finish. Not shiny. I believe you can polish it to shine though.
2096632
I guess it's closer to a Matte finish than gloss, but it has a smother texture than a really flat finish. Maybe it's closer to a low-lustre finish. BTW, mine is holding up very well.