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Rich with vintage flair, this tall, spacious bookcase brings a sense of refined grace to any home office, den, family room, or bedroom. The unit's durable engineered-wood paneling carries the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, while its thick 1-inch shelves and classic cherry finish stand up beautifully to everyday wear and tear. Equipped with one fixed shelf and three adjustable shelves, the bookcase offers generous space for a complete encyclopedia set, volumes of classic literature, work binders, children's books, and countless other reading materials, photo albums, or small storage boxes. Best of all, the unit's gently profiled edges resist chipping and prevent injury, and its elegant Louis-Philippe-style top and bottom moldings impart it with tasteful distinction. Assembly required, the handsome bookcase measures 13 by 31 by 70 inches and carries a five-year warranty.
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7368502 South Shore, Open Library, Vintage Collection, Traditional, Classic Cherry. This classic open library is a perfect addition to any room. Its warm, deep color provides extra elegance and charm.Assembly required.
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Solid, but baffling design decision,
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This review is from: South Shore Furniture Vintage Collection, Open Library, Classic Cherry Bookcase (Kitchen)
The case is solid and easy to assemble, but the two pieces which "frame" the left and right of the front are not long enough to touch both the top and bottom of the case. You are left either leaving about half an inch on both ends (tough to eyeball that), or about an inch on either the top or bottom. To add to the frustration, there are no predrilled notches on those pieces, and you really have to crank in the screws when assembling.
36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Value,
By Shaman (Euless, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: South Shore Furniture Vintage Collection, Open Library, Classic Cherry Bookcase (Kitchen)
This bookcase is SOLID! Every piece is heavy-duty and well engineered, and the finish is impressive, especially for something so reasonably priced. I would rate the difficulty of assembly at about upper medium, especially if you're an arthritic, gray-haired, old lady like me, and would advise having a power drill and power screwdriver on hand. Nevertheless, despite my age and infirmity, I managed to complete the assembly without power tools and without any assistance, so it can't be overly difficult. Like the other reviewer, I also noticed that the side moldings that frame the bookcase are slightly shorter than the space they are intended to fill, but I decided to split the difference and center them - interestingly enough, by doing this, the top and bottom gaps aren't noticeable. Have no idea what the reasoning behind that design decision could have been (expansion/contraction, or someone didn't get the spec-change notice?), but it does not detract from the finished product. There is a trough scored on the back side of the moldings which helps you line things up from top to bottom, but it is not sufficient to aid in getting the screws in by hand - would definitely be better to pre-drill some small starter holes yourself, and use a power screwdriver to insert the screws. All the hardware required for assembling the piece are included (nuts, bolts, washers, screws, shelf supports, backing board, nails, plastic nubs to fill recessed screw/bolt holes with self-stick stickers matching the finish to cover the nubs, etc.), as well as little self-stick squares to place under the base for leveling, and the instructions are clear and easy to follow. The packing was excellent, and everything arrived ahead of schedule and in perfect condition (a little surprising considering the large size of some of the pieces and the total weight). All in all, since the finished product is so sturdy, functional, and looks so much more expensive than what I paid, I have to give this product and vendor a 5-star rating for quality, value, and service.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not Happy,
By Justin and Natasha (Missouri) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: South Shore Furniture Vintage Collection, Open Library, Classic Cherry Bookcase (Kitchen)
My husband and I have quite a few pieces of assemble-it-yourself furniture, and this is the most disappointing yet. The moldings (decorative pieces) that were supposed to go on the sides were too short, and you would have needed a power drill to get them attached at all, so we just left them off. The top molding piece we did get on, but it appeared that the screw holes were not pre-drilled. Also, this did not come with a safety piece to attach it to the wall (most other tall furniture does -- a necessity with a toddler around the house). By the time we had assembled the piece, it already had a couple palces where the paper "finish" didn't look right.
With that said, it's sturdy enough and we braced it to the wall with a bracket bought from the local hardware store. It's easier to keep than return at this point, so we're keeping it. Just wish we'd bought a bookshelf from our local discount or hardware store for less. One more thing, the color is a little darker than I expect for "cherry" -- maybe it should be labeled antique cherry.
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