Customer Reviews

Dolce 4-Shelf Bookcase - Dark Walnut

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2 star:		(8)
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I own the Dolce table and chair set, the desk, the hutch, the console table, and two of these bookcases. The bookcases are the only thing that aren't well-designed. If you go back and look at the other reviews of them collapsing, you might want to take note... Especially if you have young children. Mine aren't allowed to go near them. <br /> My bookcases have never collapsed, but every month or so, I have to pull out all the books and basically reassemble the things to get it to look like it's NOT about to fall apart. The hardware holding up the shelves is totally insufficient, especially towards the back, where all the weight is. I have to prop the shelves up in the back by stacking books up on the shelf below.<br /> They are nice looking, and they look mighty fine on either side of the desk and hutch, and I can't say I regret buying them, because I am glad I have them. But do be careful if you plan on loading these up with young kids around, the last thing you need is hundreds of hardcover books landing on your kid's head.

In the past year I have gotten the entire Dolce collection and loved every piece of it until I got this bookcase. Basically the bookcase doesnt stay together. At first there were just huge gaps between the shelves and side panels. Although it bothered me I decided to keep the bookcase anyway. Then about 4 weeks later the side panel cracked in half and the whole thing collapsed. This bookcase is now worthless.

I recieved the cabinet with a broken middle shelf and have had no response from Amazon,Target or the Manufacturer.

I have 4 of these in my home and I love them. The shelves are adjustable and the unit is easy to assemble. The instructions are pictures only and the pictures so closely match the subtle differences in each piece, the only way you will mess up assembly is if you try to do it without referring to the schematic. Using the proper tools and not over-tightening the screws, the shelves should theoretically last forever as long as you are only loading books & not bricks in the shelves. I accent my shelves with knick-knacks along with the books. The simple style is beautiful without being boring and the color is rich. If you can't afford custom and/or raw furniture, this is the next best thing - and it doesn't look like cheesy laminate stuff like those O'Sullivan kits.

I bought a pair of these for my office. They were on sale for $[money]each. The finish is a rich dark tone. Easy to assemble. Excellent quality and much cheaper than if you were to buy something that looks similar at a furniture store.

I have had my piece over a year and have been generally happy with it. Advantages are it looks good, the instructions are easy, and the wood is of decent quality. My only problems with the bookshelf were that some of the screws didn't adjoin the wood surfaces completely and one of the shelves came out from their screw inserts (causing the shelf to drop). These are minor complaints considering the relatively cheap cost and ease to fix. I plan on buying another to compliment this one.

I have been trying to get a matching pair of these bookshelves, however, only one out of three has arrived undamaged. This item is packaged very poorly for shipping and all three arrived in very poor condition. The last one arrived w/ nearly every piece broken! Amazon is now refusing to ship another replacement since this is an ongoing problem. Now I can't finish the pair and am stuck w/ only one useable bookshelf. My recommendation would be to only purchase this item in a store and if it isn't available, then don't bother.

the furniture itself is fine. or rather, it would be if it was shipped properly. before ordering anything from target, think long and hard about how willing you are to deal with damaged goods and their return. if you receive something damaged (and you will), be prepared for an extensive return process. chances are, the item they send you as a replacement will be damaged as well. this happened to me twice. if you're lucky, you will be able to piece something decent together from the multiple shipments. this, however, will take time. additionally, even if the piece is not cracked, you will need to make a trip to the hardware store to purchase stain to fix the discolorations in the wood. i bought the desk, the hutch and the bookcase - all of which had to be returned to replace cracked pieces and all of which had to be touched up with stain.

also be advised that target does not make it clear that certain pieces will not be delivered at all if you do not make arrangements with the outside carrier. after waiting and waiting, and calling target on several occasions, someone will eventually relay the information that you need to call the carrier and make a delivery appointment - even though other pieces arrived without such complications.

quite honestly, this has been far more inconvenient than it was worth. by the time you pay for the shipping and the tax, this is not so much a "deal" but a waste of time and money.

I also have two other pieces that match this one. My living room looks like a room you would see in a fancy magazine. I am always getting compliments on the furniture.

I have had ours for a few years now. They have moved 3 times now & across the US now and if the movers didn't break them they are a great product in my eyes. They have never been abbused or neglected. They are a wonderful product. I would by more but they are very expensive and well worth the money! I can't see why someone would say they would just fall down but it must be from them putting it together. The design is easy to assemble and easy to move. But I love it and would buy more!
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