Although some other reviewers seemed to have trouble assembling this bench, maybe theyve made improvements since then. Piece of cake. All you need is a screwdriver and the directions which were good enough. This is a solid piece. It looks exactly like the picture. The lid works nicely. Plenty roomy for shoes which is why I bought it // to fit in a hallway near two entrances for shoes/boots. No problems, No complaints! I like it!
Hubby always had shoes all over the place. I bought 2 so now there is no excuse for shoes scattered around. It is very sturdy and very attractive. I would say it even looks better than the picture online!!
This is a pretty nice bench. Looks good feels sturdy. All the parts plus one extra of each in most cases. The problem was the only instructions included were drawings but written instructions. That might be okay for someone who works with this type of thing on a regular basis, but Im a senior female who only assembles furniture very occasionally. I ran into a problem with the cam bolts not realizing if you screw them in too far the lock will be unable to catch the top of the bolt, and also had a couple of the little wooden dowels pop all the way through the finished underside (even though I made sure to push them 1/2 way in to the holes) so that REALLY ticked me off. Thankfully no one will see that side of the bench but I will always know the holes are there. It would have been really nice if they would have explained things like push the dowels more than 1/2 way in so they dont pop the wood veneer off !
The assembly instructions were poor at best. I ALMOST put it back in the box and returned it but because there were no issues with it, I had to pay for the return.
The construction seemed poor and not very sturdy at first. Once I started assembly of the metal frame, it got better.
Overall, its okay. Its overpriced for the quality of the bench. If it were half of what I paid originally, I might be satisfied. I wouldnt buy it again / very disappointed .
Assembly was a little confusing with a few minor issues around drilled holes lining up. It looks really nice and feel sturdy. I thought the space for storage would be bigger but it is a nice size (the space is as listed, my error in thinking it was bigger). The open shelf on the bottom is great for bags or boots and you can double that space by putting low profile shoes under it. Good addition to our entry. Reduction in stars for assembly issues. Overall worth the money and the frustration of assembly wouldnt stop me from buying it again.
The bench was delivered on time extremely well packaged. I didnt have any assembly difficulties that others complained about. All the holes lined up correctly the picture instructions were adequate.
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Its beautiful
So beautiful
Love it
Easy to put together, good sturdy quality, and really beautiful
Just what I wanted // good looking, solid, and easy to put together
Although some other reviewers seemed to have trouble assembling this bench, maybe theyve made improvements since then. Piece of cake. All you need is a screwdriver and the directions which were good enough. This is a solid piece. It looks exactly like the picture. The lid works nicely. Plenty roomy for shoes which is why I bought it // to fit in a hallway near two entrances for shoes/boots. No problems, No complaints! I like it!
What a neat way to store shoes!!
Hubby always had shoes all over the place. I bought 2 so now there is no excuse for shoes scattered around. It is very sturdy and very attractive. I would say it even looks better than the picture online!!
Needs some WRITTEN instructions
This is a pretty nice bench. Looks good feels sturdy. All the parts plus one extra of each in most cases. The problem was the only instructions included were drawings but written instructions. That might be okay for someone who works with this type of thing on a regular basis, but Im a senior female who only assembles furniture very occasionally. I ran into a problem with the cam bolts not realizing if you screw them in too far the lock will be unable to catch the top of the bolt, and also had a couple of the little wooden dowels pop all the way through the finished underside (even though I made sure to push them 1/2 way in to the holes) so that REALLY ticked me off. Thankfully no one will see that side of the bench but I will always know the holes are there. It would have been really nice if they would have explained things like push the dowels more than 1/2 way in so they dont pop the wood veneer off !
Not worth the money
The assembly instructions were poor at best. I ALMOST put it back in the box and returned it but because there were no issues with it, I had to pay for the return. The construction seemed poor and not very sturdy at first. Once I started assembly of the metal frame, it got better. Overall, its okay. Its overpriced for the quality of the bench. If it were half of what I paid originally, I might be satisfied. I wouldnt buy it again / very disappointed .
Very nice addition to our home.
Very sturdy.
Nice. But not wowed.
Assembly was a little confusing with a few minor issues around drilled holes lining up. It looks really nice and feel sturdy. I thought the space for storage would be bigger but it is a nice size (the space is as listed, my error in thinking it was bigger). The open shelf on the bottom is great for bags or boots and you can double that space by putting low profile shoes under it. Good addition to our entry. Reduction in stars for assembly issues. Overall worth the money and the frustration of assembly wouldnt stop me from buying it again.
Perfect
Serves its exact purpose swell. Perfect look, storage capacity, size for walk in entrance
Beautiful is a great foyer bench i
The bench was delivered on time extremely well packaged. I didnt have any assembly difficulties that others complained about. All the holes lined up correctly the picture instructions were adequate.
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