Ive just put it together. It seems solid and sturdy, as well as being functional and attractive. Instructions are fair / there are a couple of gray areas that need to be improved upon. Nonetheless, I assembled it perfectly.
This bench is beautiful and sturdy. I gave it 2 stars on assembly because there are no explicit directions, just pictures. I struggled with the Cam Lock system, and it took us at least an hour longer than it should have because of those 12 locks. I couldnt get them to lock in. We finally looked up a video that explained what had to be done with a cam lock and we were able to lock it in. After that step, we moved right along. We had no issues with ordering and delivery. Just a caution, look up how to use cam locks before you start.
This bench looks just as pictured, very cute, but fair warning ️ the instructions are not the most descriptive and therefore harder to follow. They leave out important details about how some of the boards need to be oriented some of the bolts meant to hinge the piece together just straight up didnt work. It did not affect the overall sturdiness or functionality of the piece. I had to back track more than once to fix positioning, but I would say it was worth it.
I was going to use the bench by the backdoor of the house when the kids come in and out.but I dont think the week bench is sturdy enough. The box is fake veneer MDF and used Ikea like screws and locking lugs to hold it togetherexcept they dont tighten the wood together. Had to use strength of the base for which wood screws and pegs were provided for. I used wood glue on the pega which was not in instructions. I ended up adding regidity by drilling my own pilot holes and adding more wood screws to the vertical boards.
UPDATE: Customer service is great and went out of their way to make it right. Appreciate it.
One of the bars to connect it together was the wrong piece. The only difference was that it should have had some screw holes they sent me 2 identical pieces by accident. Luckily we were able to drill the holes ourselves, but when purchasing ready to assemble furniture, you shouldnt have to do that at all! Such a pain. It looks like the picture though so theres that.
The bench was not hard to assembly, but there were no holes for the back straps so we just left them off. Storage is nice, but the actual bench isnt really that practical to sit on. It is not that wide and with a pillow, forget sitting on it, there isnt any room. Overall I like the design of the bench, I just wish it was wide enough to really sit on it. It will be ok to display some decorative pillows at least if we cant sit on it.
I would recommend it as long as you know its not really for sitting unless your a kid.
We needed a bench with storage for our loft/like apartment. This bench fit the bill. As others have stated, the instructions were mostly comprised of pictures but my husband was able to eventually figure it out. I wish the rungs under the bench allowed enough height to store short boots rather just shoes. The storage inside the bench is sufficient to store gloves, ear warmers and winter hats. Aesthetically, the bench is very appealing and seems to be holding up well.
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Very Much As Advertised
Ive just put it together. It seems solid and sturdy, as well as being functional and attractive. Instructions are fair / there are a couple of gray areas that need to be improved upon. Nonetheless, I assembled it perfectly.
Its a beautiful bench when you can get it together
This bench is beautiful and sturdy. I gave it 2 stars on assembly because there are no explicit directions, just pictures. I struggled with the Cam Lock system, and it took us at least an hour longer than it should have because of those 12 locks. I couldnt get them to lock in. We finally looked up a video that explained what had to be done with a cam lock and we were able to lock it in. After that step, we moved right along. We had no issues with ordering and delivery. Just a caution, look up how to use cam locks before you start.
The cutest pain in my
This bench looks just as pictured, very cute, but fair warning ️ the instructions are not the most descriptive and therefore harder to follow. They leave out important details about how some of the boards need to be oriented some of the bolts meant to hinge the piece together just straight up didnt work. It did not affect the overall sturdiness or functionality of the piece. I had to back track more than once to fix positioning, but I would say it was worth it.
Ikea like assembly
I was going to use the bench by the backdoor of the house when the kids come in and out.but I dont think the week bench is sturdy enough. The box is fake veneer MDF and used Ikea like screws and locking lugs to hold it togetherexcept they dont tighten the wood together. Had to use strength of the base for which wood screws and pegs were provided for. I used wood glue on the pega which was not in instructions. I ended up adding regidity by drilling my own pilot holes and adding more wood screws to the vertical boards.
Sturdy and gorgeous
Pictures dont do it justice. Its a gorgeous piece and surprisingly very sturdy.
(updated) Would have been pretty easy to assemble if I had all the parts
UPDATE: Customer service is great and went out of their way to make it right. Appreciate it. One of the bars to connect it together was the wrong piece. The only difference was that it should have had some screw holes they sent me 2 identical pieces by accident. Luckily we were able to drill the holes ourselves, but when purchasing ready to assemble furniture, you shouldnt have to do that at all! Such a pain. It looks like the picture though so theres that.
Super sturdy!! Great quality.
Super strong great storage seat love the color
does the job
A bit concerned about how it is made but so far no issues. Part of the screws and the mechanisms are made out of plastic and really cheap pot metal.
nice storage bench
The bench was not hard to assembly, but there were no holes for the back straps so we just left them off. Storage is nice, but the actual bench isnt really that practical to sit on. It is not that wide and with a pillow, forget sitting on it, there isnt any room. Overall I like the design of the bench, I just wish it was wide enough to really sit on it. It will be ok to display some decorative pillows at least if we cant sit on it. I would recommend it as long as you know its not really for sitting unless your a kid.
Excellent bench for small spaces
We needed a bench with storage for our loft/like apartment. This bench fit the bill. As others have stated, the instructions were mostly comprised of pictures but my husband was able to eventually figure it out. I wish the rungs under the bench allowed enough height to store short boots rather just shoes. The storage inside the bench is sufficient to store gloves, ear warmers and winter hats. Aesthetically, the bench is very appealing and seems to be holding up well.
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