Comments about SMI Oak Taborets:

I bought the SMI 5 DRAWER OAK TABORET, and it perfectly fits my needs. Looking at the options out there, this one appealed to me most. I love the storage drawers for holding paints and equipment, as well as the side storage area which is good for small canvases and papers. The top surface is just the right size for a pallete, jars, and other items, without being to big. My easel and chair are oak, so it was a great match. The build quality is good, there is some solid oak such as the drawer fronts, the side pieces are oak veneered plywood. The only assembly required was attaching the casters and the drawer handles. The casters allow it to change locations easily, and are lockable if you want to prevent it from moving, but so far I have not needed to. The only negative I can think of is that the drawers have no stops to prevent them from being pulled out all the way, but that is not a biggie. This is a somewhat expensive item, but you get what you pay for!

I was extremely pleased by the speed of delivery. The estimated delivery was over a month, but I got it 5 days after ordering! It shipped from the manufacturer in Oregon, and I live in Los Angeles. Your results may vary. It was very well packed and arrived in perfect condition by the drop shipper. The shipping is expensive hovever.