Sauder Orchard Hills 3 Shelves Wood Bookshelf With Storage in Carolina Oak Finish

by Sauder

Product Details

• Item Weight: 99 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 105 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00154MGXE
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,718 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
  • #100 in Office Products > Office Furniture & Accessories > Cabinets, Racks & Shelves > Bookcases
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 2, 2007

Product Description

Color: Oak

Sauder Orchard Hills collection library with lower doors is constructed of dense engineered wood with a durable laminate finish in Carolina Oak. Traditional American country style provides endless versatility with finely detailed moldings, raised panel doors, and brassfinish hardware.Library with doors features three adjustable shelves. Hidden storage behind raised panel doors. Enclosed back panel has cord access. Quick and easy assembly with patented slide-on moldings. To care for your furniture, simply clean with your favorite furniture polish or a damp cloth, then wipe dry. Ships ready to assemble. Features: Three adjustable shelves Hidden storage behind raised panel doors Enclosed back panel has cord access Quick and easy assembly with patented slide-on moldings Carolina Oak finish

Customer Reviews

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Looks good for pressboard, but considerations are there., September 13, 2010

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PJ "PJ" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sauder Orchard Hills 3 Shelves Wood Bookshelf With Storage in Carolina Oak Finish (Office Product)

We got two of the open shelf and three of the library. These looked great when put together, but there are some things you should consider:
1.) This is press board furniture, and it is cheap. It will warp in time, and is heavier than wood furniture.
2.) The veneer is paper, and it is fragile - it scrapes off easily.
3.) The pieces don't fit together well, and some had to be sanded to fit. The connectors are plastic and fragile.
4.) The stability is based on the paper backing holding the unit together. We put L brackets in the top and bottom to stabilize it.
5.) You can only put 25 pounds on each shelf. That's not many books.
6.) The shipping is expensive, because it is so heavy.
7.) It takes time to put them together, but is easy. You need two people to do it.
8.) Check each piece carefully for cracks prior to assembly. We found several in the long pieces, and it wasn't until they were being assembled. Go directly to Sauder for replacement.

If you are looking for something to look impressive but not be a sturdy, long-lasting item - buy this. As for the economy right now - I don't see why we should buy expensive furniture - so this is perfect.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars DECENT BUT CAN DO BETTER, September 22, 2010

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This review is from: Sauder Orchard Hills 3 Shelves Wood Bookshelf With Storage in Carolina Oak Finish (Office Product)

I bought this from amazon and it took nearly 5 hours to put together which frustrated me. The instructions can fool you and you could easily put the parts together upside down or backwards if you don't pay real close attention. When I went to put the trim on the sides together I noteced a space between the shelves and trim. Pay close attention to the diagram and your unit will be fine. I called Sauder about this and the informed me that this was common with a lot of people and they walked me through the process of correcting it. The bookcase came intact execpt for the backing which had a dent in it so I called Sauder and they easily replaced it for free. It is presswood and not real wood which is dissapointing and I really feel this is overpriced. Originally, it was 159. and dropped to 127. Now it's 114. Don't get me wrong, it's not a horrible peice of furniture but If I had to do it again I'd shop for a real wood cabinet and have them deliver it already assembled. One last note, the shipping charge was high so I would reccomend buying this in a store if you can get it and save the extra cash for youself. That can be a deal-breaker. If you can get this at a real low price with minimal or free shipping, then I would get it. Good luck.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Economy Bookshelve with Doors by Sauder, February 20, 2011

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kone "kone" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sauder Orchard Hills 3 Shelves Wood Bookshelf With Storage in Carolina Oak Finish (Office Product)

I own this bookshelf and have had it for over ten years, so it has stood the test of time. The bookshlef is sturdy with one fixed shelf and two adjustable shelves. The bookshelveis heavy - over 100 pounds, so it helps to have two people assemble, although I did it myself in jsut over two hours. The entire process of assembly is fairly easy, but does require attention to detail. The only tools one needs is a a screwdriver and a hammer. It looks beautiful when finished. As mentioned, I have had this bookshelf for over 10 years and it is still in great shape with no warping or sagging of the sides or shelves. The bookshelf can be attached to a wall stud with accompaning hardware if small children are in the home. This is a very good idea, as kids may try to climb the shelves and perhaps pull the entire bookshelf down atop themselves. The shelves can be adjusted to variable heights. I like this feature. The only part that is really cheap is the backing, which is heavy-duty veneered cardboard. I went to the hardware store and bought a piece of oak veneered plywood and nailed this on rather than the provided cardboard backing. This really firms up the bookshelf and adds strength.

The oak veneeer is durable and pleasing to look at, but it does not tolerate standing water, so don't put a beverage on the shelf without a cup protector. Likewise, a vacuum cleaner can easily dent or chip the veneer, so use with TLC.

Remember, this is an economy bookshelf. A true wood bookshelf would run many hundreds of dollars more. I think it is a great buy for those who do not need the "best" money can buy. This one is plenty good for me. I also have these two side models by Sauder: Orchard Hills 5-Shelf Library Bookcase - Carolina Oak Sandwitched together in a triplet, they accomodate all my library of books.

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