As long as you're not expecting heirloom furniture, this is a nice piece and a good value for the money. I was looking for a low and wide enclosed tv stand that would fit below a window sill and this fit the bill perfectly. The package arrived without any issues and was very nicely packed. Assembly took me about a little less than an hour but if you're new to RTA furniture, expect 1-2 hours.
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lissWhat a piece of crap. The cams didn't work. The predrilled holes were mismatched. It was so flimsy once we put it together that I wouldn't trust it to hold a bowl of fruit. Garbage.
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Brett E. MangumFor the money this product is amazing. a very good deal if youre looking for one. i tend to have expensive taste but definitely not the 1000 dollars to spend on a pottery barn cabinet. this product has a classic, expensive appearance that seems to be made to last for a while (it certainly is heavy enough!). constructing was a bit touchy at first but once i found the correct sized tools it was very simple just a tad time consuming. i had read that you need two people, but 1 worked just fine for me, just realize that those pieces all add up to 100 pounds so some are heavy and bulky. some of the pieces in my kit were scratched in places but they were all in inconspicuous places and im assuming that is planned by the company. i have a 40in tv and chose to size up for more space for dvds etc however my tv appears to fit perfectly and im assuming the tv in the picture here is probably a 37in?? all in all i highly recommend this product for its quality appearance
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lissThis TV Stand was exactly what we were looking for in terms of size, color, and storage capacity. However, the quality of the product stinks. We've owned and put together quite a few pieces of "furniture from a box", including desks, book cases, end tables, dressers, entertainment centers, and night stands. I have never had assembly issues like we had with this one. First, 2 pieces arrived damaged. The 2 side pieces have small wooden blocks on the bottom corner that attach to another piece that connects the 2 sides. Both blocks were broken off. They appear to be glued to the side panels, which are composite not actual wood. We called the manufacturer and new parts were delivered in just under a week (Thurs to Tues). When we began assembling the unit, none of the cam locks would turn to lock the cam bolts in place. With slightly more effort, they did turn, but the cam locks bent in the process and started to tear up the panel. After bending 6 or so cam locks, and playing around with the pieces, we discovered that all of the holes for the cam locks were drilled deeper than the heads of the cam bolts. So, we had to unscrew each cam bolt enough to show 2-3 of the threads to make them long enough to fit inside of the cam lock and allow it to turn and lock into place. One of the diagrams in the instruction booklet pictures a piece backwards. We put it on the opposite way of the picture, because that was the only way it would fit, and as it turns out we did it correctly, because the holes on the attaching piece lined up correctly. One of the screw holes was drilled too wide and the screw couldn't catch, so we had to use wood glue on that. The pieces chip and nick very easily, so I've actually ordered a piece of glass to place on the top of the unit to protect the surface. We were very careful about not laying the pieces on top of each other or up against anything, but they still managed to chip in assembly. The top, bottom, legs, doors, and maybe even shelves are some sort of real wood, but are apparently very delicate. The rest is that composite stuff. It does have a very strong varnish smell, but it quickly dissipates. Honestly, I don't expect much from furniture that you have to put together like this, so I wasn't expecting Ethan Allen. I do expect the pieces to fit together as they should without breaking, bending, gluing, and tweaking. I'm leary of how well this will stay together without the cam bolts being screwed in the whole way (you know, just until the threads aren't showing). We're very disappointed in this piece, but other reviewers from different suppliers really seem to like it. I only saw a couple of reviews that mentioned the hardware not being up to par and needing careful assembly. I'm guessing we may have received a lemon?????
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ChloeThe gathering went well and was easy, but you need to take time an not be converted into impatient. Assemble the unit on a carpet so you don't scratch no matter what thing. The refined gathering looks elegant. It has significant storage space for movies etc. It goes well in a habitual furniture background. I really like it.Cons: The 2 small front doors were out of alignment, one knob higher than the other, and no adjustment was possible. I was idea of replacing the knobs with white terracotta knobs, but the height variation would then be converted into evident. So I left it alone so it is not easily noticed. Remember, most of this manufactured goods is particle board and will turn to crap if you get it wet, be strict.The space over the small door screened-off area fit my cable box and a DVD recorder nicely. Cables routed through the openings in the back lacking a problem.
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Michael A. GiomettiI spend a lot of time comparing online product descriptions and customer reviews, and I did so when selecting the Crosley LaFayette 48-inch TV stand in classic cherry color. Despite my initial misgivings due to some of the negative reviews posted here, I'm glad I went ahead and hit that "buy" button, because I simply could not be happier with this purchase.First of all, the assembled TV stand is absolutely gorgeous, and it matches well with cherry bookcases we have in our den. It has a solid, substantial feel to it. All the doors and interior shelves align perfectly for a high-quality, finished look.Second, every part fit together for me smoothly, snugly, seamlessly, and (most often) easily. I had none of the problems reported by others about poorly drilled, mismatched, or unaligned holes. In fact, the measurements are so precise that the four legs don't wobble a bit on our hardwood floor, and there is no "daylight" visible in seams where pieces join. The locking cams were sometimes a bit tight, but they all screwed in with a little effort. In just a few cases, I had some difficulty putting in wood screws (as you often do in any such assembly); a little WD-40 solved that issue quickly. Only one piece had a slight flaw: A separately attached little wooden block was loose, as if the glue didn't quite take. During assembly, though, the looseness of that small block made no difference, because it was pressed snugly against another piece of the unit.Third, the "hardware" all came intelligently packaged, clearly labeled and numbered in separate compartments of a single plastic form -- not just tossed together in little plastic bags with twist-ties. There were a few extras parts thrown in, too, which came in handy when I accidentally broke one due to my own ineptness.Fourth, I found the assembly instructions to be simple, clear, systematic, and accurate. I managed to open the packaging, separate all the well-labeled pieces, then put the whole thing together myself, without assistance, in a little over three hours, taking my time.Fifth and finally, the unit's pieces and parts were shipped together inside a large cardboard packing carton, with a second insulating carton inside, each part shielded from the others (and outside damage) with abundant styrofoam blocks and sheets. Though the exterior carton showed a few tears, not a single part inside was scratched or damaged in any way. (For some reason, the short legs of the unit, visible in the product photo, were shipped separately and arrived a day earlier, with their own sheet of instructions.)My wife and I both love the unit. It's the perfect perch for our new 43" Samsung TV, and a handsome addition to our den. The interior has multiple shelves, five of which have adjustable heights. I immediately spaced the bottom two spaces in the side compartments at heights to hold DVDs. This left a smaller opening above the DVDs, which proved to be the perfect size to hold rows of CDs.We couldn't be happier or more impressed with the appearance and workmanship, or with the shipping speed and packaging. For the price, the Crosley LaFayette 48" TV stand is an outstanding bargain, and in cherry, it looks beautiful.
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Robert Bidinotto "I'm a life-long writer and ...- Solid hardwood and veneer construction
- Hand rubbed, multi-step finish
- Accomodates most 50-inch TV's
- Brushed nickel hardware
- Beautiful raised panel doors
Constructed of solid hardwood and wood veneers, this cabinet is designed for longevity. The rich, hand rubbed, multi-step black finish is perfect for blending with the family of furniture that is already part of your home. Brushed Nickel hardware adds a touch of style to this already beautiful cabinet. There is plenty of storage space and wire management behind the beautiful raised panel doors to hide electronic components, gaming consoles, DVDs and other items that you would prefer to be out of sight. The 47 3/4-inch width means that this cabinet is perfect for most 50-inch TV's. Style, function and quality make this cabinet a wise choice for your home furnishings needs and is sure to be a part of your home for years to come.
Source: Crosley Furniture LaFayette 48-Inch TV Stand, Black Online Store
