Does the bench smell strongly of composite wood/finish? Do you get the sense it off-gases much?
281085
Other than the smell of "NEWNESS" in the first few days, I have not noticed any other. I have the unit for quite a while now and it doesn't emit any kind of odor.
281086
I didn't notice any particularly strong odors other than the normal ones one would associate with stained wood. I purchased mine last October (2013) and there is no detectable odor now. The shelves are particle board covered with veneer, most of the rest of the unit is stained natural wood. I can't say whether there is a polyurethane or other type of coating on the wood. I'm not particularly sensitive to chemical aromas, so I'm not sure how valuable my answer is to you.
868122
It had a *strong* chemical smell when I unpacked it and as I was assembling it, but 24 hours later it seems to be odorless. If you have a strong reaction to that sort of thing, I'd have a friend unpack it outside or in the garage and then I'd let it air out for a few hours or a day before assembling it.
875636
It didn't have that kind of smell. It smelled like plastic and plywood for a few hours but once it was assembled and out of the box. That disapated.
1130670
I do not know if it is solid wood, but it was very strong and heavy when it was being assembled. The chest that I have contains cedar, however, it does not give off a strong cedar smell.
1711606
Not sure what smell people were referring to. Ours did not have any unusual odor. Kind of new leather smell for a very short period of time.They are in my son's bedroom, so somewhat of a confined space and we can't smell anything.
1059146
I noticed a smell when we got it out of the box, but we have ours outside now. It looks amazing! I really think we're going to get another one. It's gorgeous!
537183
The sofa bed does have a bit of a vinyl smell just out of the box and does not last very long, however I would expect that to be fairly normal. Am not aware of any other smell associated with it though. Hope this is of some help!!!
757586
I did not experience that. It came ready to assemble, neutral smell if not a clean wood smell. No problem.
1818326
Yes the one i received has a really strong chemical smell. Not sure if it is the wood polish or what.
1283287
I think the manufacturer would have to answer that, but I can tell you that there are no fumes as I have experienced when working on wood with Min Wax, etc. The finish is dark, lustrous, and well coated with something protective so that it seems very scuff resistant. I have mine in a knook that used to be a closet. I took the door off a coat closet at the front entrance of my home. Then I assembled the bench inside the knook for shoes. It is beautiful. I made a cushion to cover it. I absolutely love it! I got a mahogany colored one. I put hooks up on the walls in the knook for coats, etc. I'm so proud of this coat knook with the bench. Anne
2139267
No strong smell. It has a mild pleasant smell of wood, but that's what quality furniture should smell like. I don't notice it and I've only had mine for a few months.
1602003
When I opened the box I did not notice any distinguishable odor that was either good or bad. I highly recommend this bench. It's sturdy, doesn't take up much space, beautiful, & well made.
1120282
No smell in general, but it is good to install it couple of days earlier before using it. Newly bought and packed wooden things need to 'air' a little bit I find..
344091
I didn't notice any odor. I have used the table a few times and have been pleased.
1293223
Mine didn't specify about where the scent came from when I received it but the scent is very unnoticeable so thinking it's probably from the wood.
695740
I've had my bed frame for the past several months now and have not noticed an odor. I love the look, feel and especially love not hurting myself from bumping into sharp corners of bed!
971281
Not at all. I bought it for a guest bedroom and My sister was the first one to use it. She loved the headboard and made no mention of any odor.