I was a little disappointed with the storage bench. It arrived promptly, was easy to put together and looks OK. There was a scratch on the from of the seat which I fixed myself to avoid the hassle. I had hoped to store shoes in the baskets but my husbands shoes dont fit. The bench is a little tall for sitting on while putting on shoes and it could be a little deeper.
This is a really nice, sturdy storage bench with solid wood pieces. The baskets are in good shape. I cut some fabric to line the bottoms and preserve the straw/rattan. I had a little friend (spider) crawl out with the instructions, so be careful. Thinking he might be an invasive species from Thailand, I squished him. Suggest you do the same. My only concern with this bench oddly comes from the fact that the entire thing is made of solid wood. Ive seen so many assemble-at-home furnishings that are wood veneer over composite that look just as fine upon completion as this bench. I feel like Ive personally contributed to the huge problem of deforestation in Southeast Asia. No one would call me an environmentalist, but think that stopping things like deforestation, over-fishing, and water pollution is often accomplished one purchase at a time. As beautiful as this bench is, the next time I think Im putting wood veneer over engineered woods or composites on my list of requirements.
Made in Thailand according to the sticker on the back board. Went together easily. Comes with an allen wrench, but youll need your own phillips head screw driver. I wouldnt over tighten any of the large wood screws as they will pull the head in to the wood or possibly strip the pre-drilled holes. Pretty sturdy so far and the right height for me to sit on while putting on shoes. If things loosen up, i will re-assemble with wood glue. Looks great in my foyer and holds roughly six pairs of shoes, two pairs of flip flops (stacked) and two pairs of boots (all mens, size 10).
I liked this bench. My place has an odd-shaped living room thats longer than it is wide. I wanted to put this bench against the wall near the back door for shoes and miscellaneous things.
This bench is good looking and sturdy enough for the money. I wish it was a bit bigger (wasnt looking for anything to big to begin with). I did not construct it but I did not hear any complaints from my boyfriend who did so assume it went smoothly.
The quality and weight of the wood board was great. It really is sturdy enough to sit on as intended. I had read reviews that the baskets were too small - they are big enough for kids and most womens shoes and of course gloves, hats etc. My husbands boots and sneakers did not fit but we put them on the shelf above. Really looked great in our hall, Im very satisfied. Also was not too difficult to assemble, took about an hour and I did need a Phillips head screwdriver to help with assembly.
Looks great. Works for what I purchased it for which is a place to store my kids shoes as well as a bench to sit on to put them on. Only reason not 5 stars was the assembly. All parts were shipped just a minor hassle to assemble.
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Only Satisfactory
I was a little disappointed with the storage bench. It arrived promptly, was easy to put together and looks OK. There was a scratch on the from of the seat which I fixed myself to avoid the hassle. I had hoped to store shoes in the baskets but my husbands shoes dont fit. The bench is a little tall for sitting on while putting on shoes and it could be a little deeper.
Love-hate this bench
This is a really nice, sturdy storage bench with solid wood pieces. The baskets are in good shape. I cut some fabric to line the bottoms and preserve the straw/rattan. I had a little friend (spider) crawl out with the instructions, so be careful. Thinking he might be an invasive species from Thailand, I squished him. Suggest you do the same. My only concern with this bench oddly comes from the fact that the entire thing is made of solid wood. Ive seen so many assemble-at-home furnishings that are wood veneer over composite that look just as fine upon completion as this bench. I feel like Ive personally contributed to the huge problem of deforestation in Southeast Asia. No one would call me an environmentalist, but think that stopping things like deforestation, over-fishing, and water pollution is often accomplished one purchase at a time. As beautiful as this bench is, the next time I think Im putting wood veneer over engineered woods or composites on my list of requirements.
Went together easily. Comes with an allen wrench
Made in Thailand according to the sticker on the back board. Went together easily. Comes with an allen wrench, but youll need your own phillips head screw driver. I wouldnt over tighten any of the large wood screws as they will pull the head in to the wood or possibly strip the pre-drilled holes. Pretty sturdy so far and the right height for me to sit on while putting on shoes. If things loosen up, i will re-assemble with wood glue. Looks great in my foyer and holds roughly six pairs of shoes, two pairs of flip flops (stacked) and two pairs of boots (all mens, size 10).
than I thought it would be buts its really nice and a great price
A little smaller than I thought it would be buts its really nice and a great price!!! Perfect for a small mud room.
I liked this bench
I liked this bench. My place has an odd-shaped living room thats longer than it is wide. I wanted to put this bench against the wall near the back door for shoes and miscellaneous things. This bench is good looking and sturdy enough for the money. I wish it was a bit bigger (wasnt looking for anything to big to begin with). I did not construct it but I did not hear any complaints from my boyfriend who did so assume it went smoothly.
The quality and weight of the wood board was great. It really is sturdy enough to sit on
The quality and weight of the wood board was great. It really is sturdy enough to sit on as intended. I had read reviews that the baskets were too small - they are big enough for kids and most womens shoes and of course gloves, hats etc. My husbands boots and sneakers did not fit but we put them on the shelf above. Really looked great in our hall, Im very satisfied. Also was not too difficult to assemble, took about an hour and I did need a Phillips head screwdriver to help with assembly.
TV Stand
Good quality but a little smaller than I expected.
Love it! Like all products
Very well made. Easy to assemble. LOVE IT! Typical of . I have purchased many of their items and I have never been disappointed.
Cherry finishnot what I was expecting
Nice bench. The only downfall is that it does look more cherry than I was expecting, which slightly clashes with the other woods in my entryway.
Looks great!
Looks great. Works for what I purchased it for which is a place to store my kids shoes as well as a bench to sit on to put them on. Only reason not 5 stars was the assembly. All parts were shipped just a minor hassle to assemble.
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