nelson pedestal side table

We ordered a 21.5” and a 26” table with the chrome base and the black laminate top with the natural ash edge. We were pleased with the order process and Hive’s communication regarding our order. The delivery time was as expected. We love the design and size of the tables. The bad is just as the previous reviewer posted, the table top is just particle board. Very disappointing ! Not at all what we expected from Herman Miller. The description should disclose this. My guess is that if people knew it was just particle board they would never pay that kind of money for them.

I purchased the George Nelson side table with the polished aluminum base and the black laminate top with the Santos Palisander edge. It works well with my Eames lounge chair and ottoman in Palisander. The aluminum table base is the better part of the table. The top is made of particleboard with a basic black laminate top surface, and an edge banding of Santos Palisander that is about 3/8" high. Below the edge banding is a beveled cut all the way around, to give the table top a thinner appearance. The bevel cut has no finish to it, it is raw particle board. From a standing position by the table, you will not see this. When seated next to the table, you will. The table top should have been constructed of plywood (the quality of plywood used for the Eames lounge chair), or of solid wood (like walnut or cherry) with either a finished wood top or laminate. The actual cost factor to build it like that is quite minimal when considering the price, and would push up the quality level to match the base.