Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I did my research. I read all of the reviews, so there were no surprises when it arrived. I’ve assembled a lot of furniture pieces and I will say that the assembly was a lot easier than imagined. The instructions were straightforward and easy to follow. The most difficult part (and it wasn’t “difficult” at all) was getting all the pieces out of the box. With two trash bags near (one for recycleable pieces, and one for trash) it went smoothly. By using a damp, microfiber cloth to lightly wipe down each piece , I was able to keep the stray static-filled styrofoam at bay by just wiping it into the bag. There was no “out-gassing” as others have noted; maybe I was lucky. It took about 2-hours for two people, slowly and methodically, to assemble. There was no bloodshed, no tears, and surprisingly, very little swearing. I didn’t give it 5-stars because of the half-dozen dings, cracks, and blemishes. I have requested replacement parts from the manufacturer, so we will see. Some were pieces that won’t be seen unless pointed out, and some can be addressed with touch-up paint. The biggest problem was a drawer front that was just poorly created and passed for “OK” (not square). While I initially purchased to use as a coffee bar, I love its versatility and can’t decide if I want to dedicate it to one area! All in all, this piece is strong and sturdy; I’m very happy with the quality of the unit. I did my homework and found the best deal, for this unit, on Amazon.