Customer Reviews
Feels sturdy and looks good
I'm pretty impressed with this thing. It was fairly easy to navigate assembly, apart from weight/size. I did it myself in about 2-3 hours (taking my time with a few breaks). It may be nice to have someone to help move it or put doors on, but i found it to be pretty doable myself. Anyway, it's great so far. I was kinda worried about how sturdy it would be through the first half of building, but after making sure everything is tightened and the top/back is on, it felt pretty good! I'm really pleased. I made sure to triple if not quadruple check instructions every step just to make sure i had orientation correct the first time. What's worse than assembling furniture is assembling just to have to disassemble and reassemble again. It got pretty intuitive by the end tho. I've built quite a bit of furniture in the past yet this one intimated me at first not gonna lie, but i was happy with the process and the outcome. Good amount of space too! Packaging it came in seemed pretty good, i didnt notice any scratches or scuffs (besides the ones i accidentally put in myself lol). I was actually sent two of the same side glass panels and had to contact Hawkins Woodshop, but they were pretty responsive and sent a replacement relatively quickly. I made sure to be as precise as possible with the doors and test them multiple times to make sure they weren't rubbing or overlapping and bumping before putting too many screws in. I'd definitely recommend that. It would probably be easier with a partner too. Put one in each hinge, dont tighten them all the way, and adjust so theres a slight space between side panel and door. Trying to center it is important too to prevent rubbing on top or bottom of door. Tighten, check for bumping or rubbing, adjust as needed, add other screws and you'll be good!
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Well engineered, one person assembly highly do-able
Excited to write this review. This is the best engineering I have every experienced on a self-assemble item. Absolutely zero issues, zero frustrations. Even the parts I was dreading (hinges) turned out to be easy. I did this assembly completely alone. It took me 3 hours per unit. Puzzling why people say it takes 2 persons. If you are fairly handy it does not. I am an active 50-something female. Great pieces. I bought two in dark teal, color is truly dark teal. Very happy.
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