I usually dont take the time to write reviews but I just cant stop how much I love this thing. We moved into an apartment that did not have a coat closet near the entrance so I purchased this for all those little knickknacks that would otherwise end up on the floor or the couch ( my purse, our shoes, my dogs harness and leash etc). I also bought some black canvas cube thingies to go on top and three fit perfectly. I use these for less used items like gloves, scarves etc. My husband put this together so I cant really comment on that but he did not curse or get mad at it like he does with some furniture so I think it mustve been pretty easy.
Ill start by saying 3 stars is a generous rating. The item itself is good looking. I like how it looks and how it fits my space. But other reviewers are correct in saying it is very difficult to put together. It took my husband and I over 2 hours, and were very competent people. I have an award in furniture woodworking. We know how to put furniture together and how pieces should fit. I bought this looking for a quick solution that looked decent. (Im completely shocked at reviews that say one person put it together by themselves in 45 minutes. Really More power to you if that review is real. And congratulations on receiving the unicorn piece that lined up properly)
The pieces did NOT line up properly. And the same screw types did not fit equally. We had to find which individual screw caught in the threads for each hole. It took a lot of time playing musical screws, and a lot of cussing. Holes did not line up. The seat certainly does fit slightly off with a gap on the side.
The one piece we could not figure out at all was the springed seat hinge piece. It did not function at all. We chose to leave it off, so the seat does not stay up when you lift it. We have to hold it up or else it falls. Luckily, we havent used the storage area yet, but this is an issue.
Only giving 3 stars because I like how it looks and it fits my space nicely. A review on the assembly process would be a solid 2 stars. Maybe 1, but I was able to figure it out, so 2 stars is appropriate. If I had the time and resources, I would have had an easier time building one from scratch.
I love this hall tree now that it is assembled. It was a very complex assembly process for my husband and father in law, who spent a full afternoon working on it together. They had to re-drill some holes. Also, I wish the bench storage went deeper, since it has several inches of clearance between the floor and the bottom of the storage section. However, its beautiful and fits in with our decor. I agree with other reviewers that the color doesnt match the picture. Its lighter and not really reddish. (This was a selling point for me as I wouldnt have bought it if it really looked like cherry.)
Arrived quickly with no damage. The back of the hall tree is shorter than I thought it would be. Im 51 and its about my height finished. Took my husband about an hour to assemble. Only problem was with the hooks that were slightly crooked due to the pre-drilled holes being slightly off. Also the left side of the bench has space between the bench lid and the side of the bench. Otherwise, Im happy with the purchase.
I love this hall tree , it does not take up a lot of space yet it is so functional. I use this mostly for my childrens jackets, shoes and backpacks. It definitely eases the morning rush during school days at our house. The color is not so much a cherry but more of a mahogany shade, I did read other reviews that said that this piece is not cherry colored wood and I would have to say that I agree. It matched my furniture just fine but if your furniture is very dark , this piece might clash. It did take my husband about 2 hours to assemble , so be prepared to spend some time assembling. I highly recommend this piece!
For a pre-fab, assemble-yourself piece of...furniture, this thing is nice! Came with more than easy to follow instructions (in English), a few extra bits of hardware, all pieces included. Everything was packed perfectly into a big box with Styrofoam lined corners for added protection and was shipped to the house in 2 days! Love it! The hinge that goes to the seat lid was probably the most challenging part to assemble. It only used 4 Phillips screws and already had predrilled holes where the screws went but ended up having to compress the hinge into a closed position to get the holes to line up right. Seems simple enough... til it pops back open unexpectedly a few times! Not a big deal at all, just something to watch out for I guess. Very happy with this. I looked at several more expensive ones in stores before purchasing this one and I have zero regrets with my decision with this one! Had no gaps like in the other reviewers pics either.
Love this hall tree especially for its price. It is a bit short when it comes to its hangers and Im 53 so I could see this being a bit way to short looking for a taller person but I love it.
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Even better than I expected
I usually dont take the time to write reviews but I just cant stop how much I love this thing. We moved into an apartment that did not have a coat closet near the entrance so I purchased this for all those little knickknacks that would otherwise end up on the floor or the couch ( my purse, our shoes, my dogs harness and leash etc). I also bought some black canvas cube thingies to go on top and three fit perfectly. I use these for less used items like gloves, scarves etc. My husband put this together so I cant really comment on that but he did not curse or get mad at it like he does with some furniture so I think it mustve been pretty easy.
Five Stars
Super easy to put together!!!
The item itself is good looking. I like how it looks and how ...
Ill start by saying 3 stars is a generous rating. The item itself is good looking. I like how it looks and how it fits my space. But other reviewers are correct in saying it is very difficult to put together. It took my husband and I over 2 hours, and were very competent people. I have an award in furniture woodworking. We know how to put furniture together and how pieces should fit. I bought this looking for a quick solution that looked decent. (Im completely shocked at reviews that say one person put it together by themselves in 45 minutes. Really More power to you if that review is real. And congratulations on receiving the unicorn piece that lined up properly) The pieces did NOT line up properly. And the same screw types did not fit equally. We had to find which individual screw caught in the threads for each hole. It took a lot of time playing musical screws, and a lot of cussing. Holes did not line up. The seat certainly does fit slightly off with a gap on the side. The one piece we could not figure out at all was the springed seat hinge piece. It did not function at all. We chose to leave it off, so the seat does not stay up when you lift it. We have to hold it up or else it falls. Luckily, we havent used the storage area yet, but this is an issue. Only giving 3 stars because I like how it looks and it fits my space nicely. A review on the assembly process would be a solid 2 stars. Maybe 1, but I was able to figure it out, so 2 stars is appropriate. If I had the time and resources, I would have had an easier time building one from scratch.
Very nice, but be ready for difficult assembly
I love this hall tree now that it is assembled. It was a very complex assembly process for my husband and father in law, who spent a full afternoon working on it together. They had to re-drill some holes. Also, I wish the bench storage went deeper, since it has several inches of clearance between the floor and the bottom of the storage section. However, its beautiful and fits in with our decor. I agree with other reviewers that the color doesnt match the picture. Its lighter and not really reddish. (This was a selling point for me as I wouldnt have bought it if it really looked like cherry.)
Five Stars
Great Product would buy again.
Im happy with the purchase
Arrived quickly with no damage. The back of the hall tree is shorter than I thought it would be. Im 51 and its about my height finished. Took my husband about an hour to assemble. Only problem was with the hooks that were slightly crooked due to the pre-drilled holes being slightly off. Also the left side of the bench has space between the bench lid and the side of the bench. Otherwise, Im happy with the purchase.
Love this !
I love this hall tree , it does not take up a lot of space yet it is so functional. I use this mostly for my childrens jackets, shoes and backpacks. It definitely eases the morning rush during school days at our house. The color is not so much a cherry but more of a mahogany shade, I did read other reviews that said that this piece is not cherry colored wood and I would have to say that I agree. It matched my furniture just fine but if your furniture is very dark , this piece might clash. It did take my husband about 2 hours to assemble , so be prepared to spend some time assembling. I highly recommend this piece!
Surprisingly nice!
For a pre-fab, assemble-yourself piece of...furniture, this thing is nice! Came with more than easy to follow instructions (in English), a few extra bits of hardware, all pieces included. Everything was packed perfectly into a big box with Styrofoam lined corners for added protection and was shipped to the house in 2 days! Love it! The hinge that goes to the seat lid was probably the most challenging part to assemble. It only used 4 Phillips screws and already had predrilled holes where the screws went but ended up having to compress the hinge into a closed position to get the holes to line up right. Seems simple enough... til it pops back open unexpectedly a few times! Not a big deal at all, just something to watch out for I guess. Very happy with this. I looked at several more expensive ones in stores before purchasing this one and I have zero regrets with my decision with this one! Had no gaps like in the other reviewers pics either.
Five Stars
Pretty easy to moderate to assemble! But awesome quality and perfect fit for our entry way. Great Quality!
Love this hall tree especially for its price
Love this hall tree especially for its price. It is a bit short when it comes to its hangers and Im 53 so I could see this being a bit way to short looking for a taller person but I love it.
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