Are the shelves really made of particle board as stated in one review?
1189796
I'm not sure as I did not assemble it and no longer see this item as I have moved. However, I was pleased with the overall appearance and quality. Not a cheaply made or appearing item.
1189797
I suppose you could call it a form of "particleboard" but very thick and strong. Finish is very "wood like". The grain is very fine. I have several large volumes residing on my shelves and no problem. Overall, I find this a most attractive and sturdy furniture piece.
1189798
This is an excellent piece. They don't look like particle board to me. They appear to be wood. Good investment and working well.
1189799
I'm not exactly sure what it's made out of, but when putting it together, the pieces did not feel like solid wood. However, they are well finished and you cannot tell how light it is just by looking at it. It is also finished on all sides, so if you wanted to face it out (like a lectern) you could do that too. The main problem I had was that the holes did not all line up and we had problems getting some of the screws in. I think there was one we never got in, but we do have very heavy books on it now and it's fine.
1189800
When I examined the top piece, which has a cut out for the incline support you can see that it is indeed particle board. Based on this you could assume the the lower two shelves are made the same way. This being said I will say that they are made out of the finest particle board I have ever dealt with. The overall quality of this product is outstanding, the only problem I have had is that the plugs to cover the screws did not want to stay in, a small dab of wood glue took care of that problem. I really do not think that you would regret purchasing this furniture.
441056
The pieces are solid, yes. However, there is a laminate covering over shelves and other pieces. Not solid wood though. Definitely a better quality for bookshelves as they go. No sagging or leaning either. Stands up straight and does it's job.
2177362
Yes. There are holes where the hardware goes that attaches the shelves, but they provide "wood grained" stickers to cover those. They're really top notch shelves, and I think they'd look great anywhere. If you go over it with a magnifying glass, they may not be your first pick, but for an average user, I'm thrilled. With BOTH of them!
1739922
The frames are metal and the shelving is particle board with laminate....it is all pre drilled...
2223185
The shelves are wood. The color matches the drawer on the bottom. The shelf and drawer are of the same wood material.
1883830
It's made pf particle board . It is not to hard to put together if you pat attention to the finished edges and the non finished edges . It actually is sturdy and looks noice in the room we put in .
1178857
No, is same as all other shelves & drawer. Appears to be sort of laminate-covered (semi-shine) particle board.
985632
The unit seems to be all solid wood (top, sides) the shelving is wood and veneers, I found the unit to be of top quality and would certainly buy it again if it was necessary to do so.
1739921
The frame is made of metal, and the shelves are made of laminated particle board. I've had the shelves for a while and they are quite sturdy and attractive. Hope that helps!
476427
This bookcase is particle board/veneer construction. I have had it 5 or 6 months, loaded with lots of heavy books, no problems yet. As long as you are not expecting a solid wood bookcase, you won't be disappointed.
174392
No. The doors, drawer front and sides, top, and exterior frame are solid wood. The side and back panels are veneer-covered particle board. The shelf, drawer bottom, and cabinet bottom are plywood. It is the coffee station at our office waiting room and has held up well after 9 months of use.
247471
I believe so. I'm in the process of doing our cabinets now and have not had a problem with the sides of the cabinets. I'm pretty sure they are particle board with some sort of fake coating on top.
1142062
No, it is particle board. Very nice looking in appearance but poor quality. Really regret purchasing it.
1646875
The "legs" and supports are steel. But the shelves themselves are thin particle board. I bought 4 of these shelves and they were a pain in the neck since they don't have a support bracket to hold the two levels together. Compare the price of these (without a bracket) with the same thing (with a bracket) at your local Home Depot. I thought these were a smokin' deal to find something online. But have since found the same thing, but with a little clamp to hold the two levels together, for pretty much the same price at Home Depot.
815218
It is particle board with veneer. I thought it was going to be solid wood but really nice. Sauder replaced some particle board damaged in shipping for free via 3 day UPS. Don't worry about sag though. The front rails which are solid wood will keep the shelves from sagging.
353493
Hi HG, The case and shelves are veneered particleboard. The rails, stiles and molding appear to be solid wood. Neither boasts any definitive grain pattern but the darker finish would obscure that anyway. I'm a very serious hobbyist woodworker and, I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of this product. I honestly didn't expect that. I had a broken hand when I assembled this and was able to do so with one hand (and a little creativity). Everything went together easily. In short, I've been pleased with the product.
980328
Wednesday AM..... Hi George..... The shelf has to be assembled upon receipt, but from my personal experience I can testify it's NOT difficult! All the screws and an allen-wrench are included ~ the pieces fit perfectly and the shelf is very solid when assembled. Real wood, not particle-board..... I'm very satisfied with my shelf and would quickly order another one if needed..... Regards, Jim