pretty & solid for price, could use another shelf, elevate the bench
357277
this is pretty solid for the price, prettier than anything in-store or at Ikea. However, it is quite low to the ground, and I feel like they could have added one more shelf and raised the bench for that reason.

I wear a size 9 in women's US and can get 3-4 pairs across.
I'd recommend this for folks on a budget.
980384
It's really no better then something you would get from Ikea but it does look nice. I bought two to stand on either side of my bed. The shelves are perfect for putting a small 2 outlet surge protector with USB ports to charge devices. One warning though I had several problems with the threaded rod that connects the pieces. At least 3 of the rods had the threads screwed up or something was wrong with the female side in the posts. I ended up ripping the female side out and replacing it with a wooden dowel to hold the two pieces together.
2790025
Considering the price the bench gets 4 stars. It arrived on time, well packaged and was very easy to assemble. It looks very close to how it was described and how it is pictured. Having said that, several of the slats were (are) split, not major structural concerns, just some small slits in the wood that have me questioning just how long it will last.
3813731
A good buy for the price, but be prepared for a difficult assembly process.

The directions included are minimal at best.  As a previous reviewer suggested, don't tighten the screws that require the included allen wrench until you confirm that the assembly is level.  Also, be prepared to either drill or tap (using a nail & a hammer) a shallow starter hole in the shelves when ready to attach them.  The bottom shelf, in particular, is challenging.  All that being said, the necessary parts were included, labeled, and in perfect condition upon receipt.

The finished product is attractive and sturdy.
3963187
Like many others, our box arrived damaged.  We were lucky that the damage was on the side of the box that had the most styrofoam and none of our bench pieces were busted.  The bench took about 30 minutes to put together.  There were very few pieces, so the poor directions didn't set us back.  Once it was all together, the bench is very nice...much sturdier than I expected for the price.  The pieces are solid wood for the most part.  All of the holes are pre-drilled, with guide threads for the bolts, and wooden pegs to cover the holes.  I'm not sure if there's a recommended weight limit for sitting on it, but my husband and I sat side by side with plenty of space and no wobbling.  The size of the storage bin is a little smaller than the hope-chest-size I was originally looking for, but I think it will suit the purpose (guest linen storage) just fine.  The storage compartment bottom is fairly thin pressboard - not wood, so don't plan to load this with very heavy items.  Toys, pillows, shoes, and games should be fine.  Bowling balls and hand weights - not so much.  All in all, a nice piece that will work well in our guest room and should last long enough to be re-purposed later in life.
3218093
Came in 2 days as promised with the excellent Amazon Prime to my front door under the eaves so that it wouldn't get soaked in the sudden winter storm - so extra props to the delivery service too - I was worried I would come home to a melted box.

The pieces were nice heavy wood.  Instructions were not very clear but the pieces were easy to assemble nonetheless.  As others have pointed out, the instructions call for two people to put this together.  I am not very handy and was able to do it by myself very slowly in under 2 hours in a very small work-space.

The included tools - the set has all the required screws, little wood pegs, and some glue.  The glue was pretty low/standard quality, if I had to do this again I would definitely purchase some carpenter's glue before tackling the setup.  The wood pegs are not very strong and several broke mid construction when I tipped to an angle to lock in the other side.  Every shelf is attached to a "leg" by three holes (2 for wood pegs and middle hole for metal screw) on each side so the breaking pegs did not alarm me that much.  Make sure you have a mallet/hammer, screwdriver, philips head screwdriver, and wet cloth to wipe everything down.

The two "parts" of the bookshelf consist of the top with 2 shelves and the bottom with three shelves - assembled in pretty much the same way.  There is small "foot" piece that attaches to largest bottom shelf.

My star deduction and biggest concern about the unit is that one of pre-installed pegs on the the leg (there is two on each side) do not fit into the the top portion of the shelf.  So here I have one side (left) fitting perfectly and the other side where one peg fits correctly and the other one about 10-15 degrees off to the wrong angle.  By then I had reached close to the 2 hour mark and had nearly the whole thing assembled so I decided to saw off the rogue peg.  Now my top and bottom pieces are secured with three wood pegs and two horizontal long screws.

The shelf is holding so far - I'm using it as a liquor shelf with the upper ones for wine glasses.  Weight testing to see if it will hold its shape in 2 weeks before I load it with the glasses.  Also note, I don't know if this has to do with my poor skills, the two legs of the shelf were not parallel to the wall until I loaded items onto it.

*Did not use the wall brace/brackets since it required both putting holes in my wall and possible drilling holes into the "legs" because otherwise I did not see any pre-drilled holes.

Appreciate if anyone has tips for further securing the unit.  This is really great looking shelf for the price!
163611
I bought these for an inexpensive shelving unit that I purchased on Amazon&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Winsome-Wood-3-Shelf-Wide-Shelving-Unit-Espresso/dp/B000NPTXNW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Winsome Wood 3-Shelf Wide Shelving Unit, Espresso</a>.  I have the longer basket on the bottom shelf and the smaller ones in the middle.  It's a great looking combo.  These baskets are comparable to baskets that cost several times the price.  They're the perfect durable, attractive solution to hiding all of my cluttered junk.

I'm taking off one star because they have scraped a bit of the finish from the shelf edges.  However, it won't be a problem unless you live with people incapable of being careful with things;)  You just need to make sure you lift them a bit before sliding them out.  If you're craftier than me, you could probably also superglue some brown felt to the bottom to prevent this.
2915601
Sturdy although 250 lbs would be too much weight, I think. Shelves go together easily. Bought 2 sets; great price. As another reviewer experienced, one corner of one shelf was not welded to the corner. I emailed the manufacturer asking for a replacement shelf, and they responded immediately. They are sending another shelf! Great customer service, and the shelves are attractive and work exactly as we needed.
4497787
Nice shelf for the money but a little flimsy not the strudiness I was hoping for but serves the purpose
2474795
Pretty solid shelf, easy to assemble, great packaging and shipping. I'm just using to set a stereo on in the shop. Took one star of for a few minor imperfections on the finish. There was a few spots on the shelf that look like a grinder or abrasive polisher hit it.
3956047
Please ignore many of the 1 star ratings IF you keep this mind...these shelves each only hold 15 lbs. This is not a lot of weight so you need to keep in mind what you will be putting on these shelves. Many comments talk about the shelves and how they bow or break, etc. from books on it...a shelf full of books is often WAY more than 15 lbs (especially textbooks, etc.). It is not built for that!  As long as you don't put heavy items on it then it is a great bookshelf and looks good for such a cheap price. Don't expect solid wood, sturdy, and holds a ton of weight for a bookshelf that is so cheap. It visually looks great for the price and I'm very happy with it as long as you are ok with the weight restrictions.
2001063
These bookshelves were perfect for me: inexpensive, attractive, sturdy. A couple things you should know in case you purchase. I ordered four bookshelves. I just finished assembling three, and all of them have had minor problems. Some (not all) of the  pre-inserted pegs on the four back support bars didn't *quite* fit into the pre-drilled holes on the sides. They were maybe 1/16 of an inch off. I ended up having to use a round metal file to make the pegs a little smaller and the holes a little wider. It only added about five minutes per bookshelf to the construction time. If you buy them, make sure the support-bar pegs fit into the holes before you start to assemble the unit. It will save you some frustration. (I noticed that other reviews don't mention this, so maybe I got a bad batch.) Basically, five stars knocked down to four for the construction issues.
2219229
It's a simple, nice shelf but to repeat what other reviewers have said, assembly can be challenging if you haven't put this shelf together before. To get the top shelf into place, I had to beat it down to get it over the second bracket. I kept trying to push the shelves far enough apart to just slide it over, but that didn't work and I finally figured out the trick after reading another review. You're going to have to put some muscle into it. For those who are wimps like me, I put an oven mitt over my fist for padding as I pounded it down and that helped. All other parts of assembly are very easy, it's just that very top shelf that gave me trouble. But once it's there, you're good to go!

I wish that it had come fully assembled, but for the price I can't really complain. I've got the unit on carpet and it seems very sturdy. Very light and easy to carry. Nothing was broken when it arrived. There were a few scuff marks, but it's nothing a black permanent marker won't cover up. I'm considering ordering a second one!
4793173
Sturdy shelves. Beautiful book case if the manufacturer would come up with a better idea than the pieces plywood attachment in the back!
1482213
Pleased with shelf.  It is as pictured. Looks good.  Only suggestion is to remember to put in the wooden dowels into the holes when connecting the pieces because it is a pain to unassemble and replace them.  For an inexpensive shelf, it is a good choice.  The stickers to cover the top screw holes are not noticeable. The color is dark walnut almost black but is attractive.
3829721
Nice but a little damage  shelves could be more flexible
4801825
This shelf is nicely sturdy. however, the assembly directions aren't great. Just take your time and focus on what they are saying (which isn't much!) and it will go together properly.