7368502 South Shore, Open Library, Vintage Collection, Traditional, Classic Cherry. This classic open library is a perfect addition to any room. Its warm, deep color provides extra elegance and charm.Assembly required.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
A few issues give this library an average grade.:
This library is very similar to the Sauder and Busch libraries on the market. The wood pattern lamination is paper thin so they must be used gently. The shelves are thick (7/8") although not actually 1" as advertised. When assembled the unit is a bit wobbly so if you are going to load it up with books or display objects you may want to add metal corner stiffners and substitute a piece of 1/8" finished plywood for the cardboard back. This will really stiffen the unit. The decorative molding is MDF (medium... more info
Not Happy:
My husband and I have quite a few pieces of assemble-it-yourself furniture, and this is the most disappointing yet. The moldings (decorative pieces) that were supposed to go on the sides were too short, and you would have needed a power drill to get them attached at all, so we just left them off. The top molding piece we did get on, but it appeared that the screw holes were not pre-drilled. Also, this did not come with a safety piece to attach it to the wall (most other tall furniture does -- a necessity... more info
Get what you pay for...:
The bookcase was far better than expected for what I paid. The other reviews I read did say it was of good quality for the money. The other reviews hit the proverbial nail on the head with their pros and cons. The front sides don't match up, but I just put it in the middle and it was not noticeable. The biggest complaint is that there were no starter holes for the screws for the front sides and I must say that was difficult to get the sides lined up straight and screws in without the starter holes. The back... more info
Excellent Value:
This bookcase is SOLID! Every piece is heavy-duty and well engineered, and the finish is impressive, especially for something so reasonably priced. I would rate the difficulty of assembly at about upper medium, especially if you're an arthritic, gray-haired, old lady like me, and would advise having a power drill and power screwdriver on hand. Nevertheless, despite my age and infirmity, I managed to complete the assembly without power tools and without any assistance, so it can't be overly difficult. Like... more info
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