Ah, the Rhys Coffee table. Compact, stylish, and a pretty good bargain at $699 for a mahogany piece. But wait...
In the overview:
"Our Rhys Coffee Table is built from richly grained mahogany..."
But clicking over the the product info tab:
"veneered-MDF (medium density fiberboard)... is known for its strength and stability..."
Hey, not only is it not made of mahogany (meranti is not actually mahogany), it's not even all wood! In fact, the tabletop and shelves are made mostly of glue and wood fibers. As Esbee notes, MDF is known for its cheapness and the almost superhero quickness with which it warps when the slightest bit of moisture hits it. Classy.
