Unable to attach the mantel to the bookcase, very frustrating
930922
I just received this product and to my dismay, there are no pegs included to attach the mantel to the bookcase. I will be running around to Lowe's and Home Depot to find pegs that will do the job, but this is really disappointing. Clearly I should not have assumed that the shipment would include the pegs. If I can't, I'll have to return the product.
1329317
The door can't even lock it properly. The bookcase is a good looking one but very fragile and it doesn't line up.
4107379
impossible to put together, assembly parts enclosed do NOT fit.
3123125
I I feel like I should give this a 1 star review, but I admit that "user error" may be at play so I gave it a 3.  The concept is solid, but the assembly was extremely frustrating.  The tabs fit perfectly, but only if both sides are exactly perpendicular to the shelves, which is virtually impossible while assembling.  Meaning, I got the first shelf in no problem, but as I added the second it pushed the first out, then when I finally got them both to hold, I could not get the third shelf to fit without the others falling out.  In the end, I was so frustrated trying to line all the tabs up and get them to seat correctly that I managed to break the top shelf in half, so the whole thing is unusable.

I'm still debating whether to buy a second one to make another attempt, but I will probably not.  I bought it to both organize my paints (50+) and make moving them more simple, as my painting area is used for other purposes frequently.  I was concerned that even after proper assembly, the unit may not hold together when I move it.

*[EDIT]*  So I was able to salvage it after all.  I think the proper way to assemble this is to attach all the shelves to the center support, then position the side pieces onto all tabs at once, rather than attaching both side pieces to each shelf, then attempting to add the next shelf.  Lesson learned.  I did file down the tabs so they would fit easier and I used super glue to hold all the joints together.
3879554
We took it apart like 5 times. I'm not blaming the product because even my outcome wasn't that bad, but I feel the instructions could have been more specific. Maybe then my bookcase wouldn't of looked like I put it on backwards.
1408195
I so much wanted to like this bookshelf.  I bought 3 of them to go in my office and from a visual appeal perspective they look great.  I really like the height of them - not too tall to conveniently place things on top for my height.  I have them lined up on a single wall in my office.  Unfortunately, the  underlying construction is lacking.  The wood is not as thick and sturdy as I was hoping.  You can push one end of the shelf unit and the entire structure bows a little.  On one, the unit was so poorly assembled that one side of the bookshelf didn't allow the shelves to fit properly creating a outward "bow" in the side so that two of the windowed panels actually fall out every time you open them because there's too much room to hold them in solid.  All of the windowed panes are somewhat loose with lots of play in their tracking.  For what I paid, very disappointing.  I didn't want to go through the hassle of having them returned and new ones shipped so I'll have to live with panels that fall out in my hands every time I want to retrieve a book from those shelves.  The varnish on them was also very strong and it took months before my office smelled normal again (even after leaving doors and windows open for days).  If you're looking for a solid piece of furniture to last you a long time, you may want to pass on these.  You can buy less expensive units that are built similarly but still have visual appeal.

Update - months later:  I found a way to fix the construction flaw in one of the bookshelves I received and was able to make it work just fine.  Unfortunately, I had to add some nails which were visual from the outside of the bookshelves which is a minor issue and likely won't be noticed if I don't point it out.
4253417
The mounting hardware did not fit the shelf; hours of trying to make if fit before just pounding if in.
1586472
My wife attempted to put this together herself, and she's pretty strong willed to finish things like Ikea furniture.
She needed help with this one.  First off, the diagram needs to be looked at closely - she put the legs on backwards.  The main assembly needs two people to hold it together as it's hard to line up the holes and put a bolt inside to match the holes.  Things were moving right along and we were almost done within 20 minutes...UNTIL we got to the last leg of the trampoline.  That requires brute force to line up the holes.  After 20 more minutes of trying force the holes into place for the bolts, I realized I could twist the other legs near the side and get enough leverage to effectively move the holes in place.  After that I tacked on side of the back leg on and then squeezed the opposite side into place, but my hands were so sore I had to take a break.  My wife used all her mighty force and got the rest of the bolts in.  Oh, and use a socket ratchet wrench - that little included wrench is junk.
The music portion of the assembly is sort of dodgy. Not sure if that will work for long.  Anyway, the thing is assembled and waiting for Christmas hidden under a pile clothes in the bedroom ( the kids have no idea it's there ).
:-)
1085801
I bought two of these. The first has the screw holes in the correct positions, but the second has them a couple millimeters closer together, making it impossible to assemble.

As there's no guarantee the replacement will have the holes in the right places if the desk is exchanged, I'd avoid this product altogether until the manufacturer addresses the issue.
4190838
Not only the assemble problems.  When finished we found the front board of the drawers are too big to get into the drawer frame!  We don't know what to do with it.  i couldn't contact the supplier there is no way to contact them!
4568648
The instructions and parts do not match.  You cannot attach the bottom shelf because the bracket is welded on incorrectly. I have contacted the manufacturer by phone and email.  They sent the same parts that do not work.  I sent pictures and they had an engineer review it and sent additional parts that had nothing to do with the bottom shelf.  I told them to open a box and try to put one together and let me know if they succeeded in attaching the bottom shelf.  The bracket that you are to slide the shelf into is facing up so you cannot slide the shelf in.  It is even apparent on the drawing of the instructions but the manufacturer does not agree.  Still have not heard if they put one together or not.
2080583
the screw weren't long enough and now pass the return point stuck with product that i can't put together
3723452
Purchased two of these.  Arrived today.  I assembled and used today.  It is much too difficult to fit this thing together.  It is much too difficult to adjust the height once you finally do get it assembled. (NEVER COULD do it myself-had to ask my husband for help.  There are metal pop up things that you must hold in - while you press one piece over another to 1.  have it stay together and 2. to adjust the height and 3. to flatten for storage.  It was easier for my husband to get it to the correct height and get it flattened for storage.  BUT for a women - just pass on this item.
3079989
I purchased this product and when I went to assemble it I realized that the manufacture had neglected to pre drill a hole for the bolt on one of the shelves. Not a big deal, instead I used a sheet metal screw but even with the beef here screw the entire thing is still incredibly unstable and there is no way to level it if the floor is even remotely uneven.  Additionally the bottom shelf doesn't sit far enough above the top of a standard toilet to be able to lift the seat the entire way; so if you plan on urinating and happened to be a male then you're s*** Outta luck unless you plan on holding the seat up the entire time.
1279984
ordered two of these shelves-4 of the male end poies that screw together have a problem with the way the threads are machined and won't screw together. The other shelf unit did not have this issue. For now this shelf cannot be assembled. Hoping I can get replacement  poles sent once I figure out the process to accomplish that.
4602057
It went together easily enough, but it was really annoying to get it all assembled and then discover that there were no fastenings or instructions to actually mount the shelf onto the wall.  For that, I will have to make a trip to a hardware store (if I had wanted to do that, I wouldn't have ordered online...), taking with me the correct measurements of the hole in the metal through which the attachment screws must fit. I had hoped to have this all together and up on the wall in an evening, but no, those pesky unincluded screws mean it will take twice as long.....
1975735
I was so frustrated trying to put this together.  Ive put together many pieces of furniture so I thought this would be a breeze.  The holes on the side are too deep for be locking bolts and it better even touches the attaching board.  Therefore the sides cannot hold itself up.  I want to love it, but am ready to finally give up on this piece.  Curious to know if anyone else experienced this.