Looks like Pottery Barn! Yes, it has that great style. But the quality is something right outta . Not that great. But hey? What can you expect for this price bracket?
Im sure it will have a lifespan of 3-5 years and end up in the dump. But, for the price I guess I will just buy another?
Does anybody make high quality furniture anymore?
While this isnt perfect ( the doors dont match up exactly, but it isnt too bad), I was really pleased with the quality- especially considering the price. The directions werent the best and it did take us a couple of hours to get together, but we werent in any hurry and we were probably distracted by watching TV at the same time adding to the time it took. I was expecting a really tacky flimsy cabinet, but received something that I think will last for quite a few years. Were using it under our wall mounted 55 television to hold the cable box, and blu-ray player. Unfortunately, because of the divided shelf, the blu-ray player doesnt fit, so we have to put it on top of the cabinet- thats kind of why we bought the cabinet in the first place- to hide those things, but maybe Ill buy a smaller blu-ray player if it bothers me too much. The screws for the knobs are too long and we have to either go out and buy replacement screws or cut them off. There always seem to be some issues when you buy things like this, so I was expecting some trouble, but over all Im very happy with my purchase.
I honestly dont know what other people are expecting at this price-point. Sure, Id love to get solid wood super-sturdy furniture at this price point, but thats just not reality. Its sturdy enough if you assemble it properly; I wouldnt drop a car engine on the top of it but for linens or Blu-Rays (thats what were using it for) its plenty sturdy. Assembly was pretty simple, instructions werent that bad, wish the images were bigger but theres only a few steps, it really isnt hard to assemble at all, the only difficult part of it is putting the doors on (which is always annoying without a helper), I just used my lap to hold the door up but some books would probably have made it easier. I used a drill for most of it, except tightening the cam-bolts.
So I admit I was a little annoyed at first; I received a pretty much flawless looking piece, no scratches or dings, but one of the sides wasnt manufactured properly. They hadnt inserted the threading for the cambolts on one of the sides, so I couldnt screw in the cam-bolts, which made assembly impossible. Rather than try and return it and hope I get another perfect piece, I sent an email, and they got back to me immediately on the following Monday (I emailed on Saturday, they arent open during the weekends). Included some pictures, guy knew exactly what was missing, and sent some out. They arrived at the end of the week. Thats pretty darn good service. In fact the only reason Im leaving 4 is because the piece wasnt manufactured properly but I almost want to add the star back in because they remedied it about as good as a company can, Ive had several experiences where a manufacturer has to send parts and they take a month to arrive.
The piece is cute, the dimensions are listed so if its not the right size thats your fault for not measuring. Doors swing well, magnet catch works well, pretty much works as it should. The only other thing is I could see how the shelf pins could fall out eventually, if that were the case then Id just super glue them in, but so far they work just fine.
Putting the unit together was not easy. I had to drill all the holes for the back to be attached. The left door sticks because the hinges dont fit correctly.
Great cabinet just do not trust all the pilot holes. We had to use a level and some old fashioned eye balling but they look great. We keep getting compliments on the set and have directed a few where to buy them. You can use the backing to straighten the whole thing out but it will take two people to do it. The adjustable shelves are great for DVD etc and for displaying some items.
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Unexpected quality. Really beautiful
Unexpected quality. A beautiful addition to the room. Yes, I am a little old lady, but with care it can be done alone. Get help, though, if you can.
Pretty good quality
Still hasnt come apart despite daily use.
great finishes, easy to
Very well packaged, great finishes, easy to assemble
Does the job. Is far from durable or lasting.
Looks like Pottery Barn! Yes, it has that great style. But the quality is something right outta . Not that great. But hey? What can you expect for this price bracket? Im sure it will have a lifespan of 3-5 years and end up in the dump. But, for the price I guess I will just buy another? Does anybody make high quality furniture anymore?
A surprisingly nice cabinet with some issues
While this isnt perfect ( the doors dont match up exactly, but it isnt too bad), I was really pleased with the quality- especially considering the price. The directions werent the best and it did take us a couple of hours to get together, but we werent in any hurry and we were probably distracted by watching TV at the same time adding to the time it took. I was expecting a really tacky flimsy cabinet, but received something that I think will last for quite a few years. Were using it under our wall mounted 55 television to hold the cable box, and blu-ray player. Unfortunately, because of the divided shelf, the blu-ray player doesnt fit, so we have to put it on top of the cabinet- thats kind of why we bought the cabinet in the first place- to hide those things, but maybe Ill buy a smaller blu-ray player if it bothers me too much. The screws for the knobs are too long and we have to either go out and buy replacement screws or cut them off. There always seem to be some issues when you buy things like this, so I was expecting some trouble, but over all Im very happy with my purchase.
it looks beautiful and serves its purpose well
exactly what I expected for the price. it looks beautiful and serves its purpose well.
otherwise a very nice product.
Holes were not drilled for back panels and knob crews were too long, otherwise a very nice product.
Cute and functional, company responded quickly as well
I honestly dont know what other people are expecting at this price-point. Sure, Id love to get solid wood super-sturdy furniture at this price point, but thats just not reality. Its sturdy enough if you assemble it properly; I wouldnt drop a car engine on the top of it but for linens or Blu-Rays (thats what were using it for) its plenty sturdy. Assembly was pretty simple, instructions werent that bad, wish the images were bigger but theres only a few steps, it really isnt hard to assemble at all, the only difficult part of it is putting the doors on (which is always annoying without a helper), I just used my lap to hold the door up but some books would probably have made it easier. I used a drill for most of it, except tightening the cam-bolts. So I admit I was a little annoyed at first; I received a pretty much flawless looking piece, no scratches or dings, but one of the sides wasnt manufactured properly. They hadnt inserted the threading for the cambolts on one of the sides, so I couldnt screw in the cam-bolts, which made assembly impossible. Rather than try and return it and hope I get another perfect piece, I sent an email, and they got back to me immediately on the following Monday (I emailed on Saturday, they arent open during the weekends). Included some pictures, guy knew exactly what was missing, and sent some out. They arrived at the end of the week. Thats pretty darn good service. In fact the only reason Im leaving 4 is because the piece wasnt manufactured properly but I almost want to add the star back in because they remedied it about as good as a company can, Ive had several experiences where a manufacturer has to send parts and they take a month to arrive. The piece is cute, the dimensions are listed so if its not the right size thats your fault for not measuring. Doors swing well, magnet catch works well, pretty much works as it should. The only other thing is I could see how the shelf pins could fall out eventually, if that were the case then Id just super glue them in, but so far they work just fine.
Putting the unit together was not easy. I had to drill all the holes for
Putting the unit together was not easy. I had to drill all the holes for the back to be attached. The left door sticks because the hinges dont fit correctly.
Simpli Home Artisan Medium Storage Cabinet
Great cabinet just do not trust all the pilot holes. We had to use a level and some old fashioned eye balling but they look great. We keep getting compliments on the set and have directed a few where to buy them. You can use the backing to straighten the whole thing out but it will take two people to do it. The adjustable shelves are great for DVD etc and for displaying some items.
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