| | |  | Bookcases | Home » » » » » » South Shore 7368502 Vintage Collection Bookcase, Classic Cherry | | | | | | | Description: | | 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. Some assembly required. Dimensions: 31"L x 13"W x 70"H. | | | Features: | |
• Tall, spacious bookcase with 1 fixed shelf and 3 adjustable shelves
• Louis-Philippe-style decorative top and bottom moldings
• Made of composite wood panels that carry the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification
• Some assembly required
• Dimensions: 31"L x 13"W x 70"H
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 31.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 13.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 70.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 77.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 77.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 15.25 inches | | Package Height:
| 6.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 79.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 20 reviews |
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36 of 36 found the following review helpful:
 Excellent ValueMay 27, 2009
By Shaman
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.
39 of 41 found the following review helpful:
Solid, but baffling design decisionMar 02, 2009
By Keith Cyphers
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.
18 of 18 found the following review helpful:
 Not HappyJul 06, 2009
By Justin and Natasha
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.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Get what you pay for...Jul 04, 2009
By NC
"NC"
The bookcase was far better than expected for what I paid. The other reviews I read did say it was of good quality for the money. The other reviews hit the proverbial nail on the head with their pros and cons. The front sides don't match up, but I just put it in the middle and it was not noticeable. The biggest complaint is that there were no starter holes for the screws for the front sides and I must say that was difficult to get the sides lined up straight and screws in without the starter holes. The back is just heavy cardboard. With all that said, overall quality and price is good. However, if you are looking for a quality furniture bookcase, I do not recommend purchasing it online, since returning it is more difficult than it's worth.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
A few issues give this library an average grade.Aug 28, 2009
By Ronco
This library is very similar to the Sauder and Busch libraries on the market. The wood pattern lamination is paper thin so they must be used gently. The shelves are thick (7/8") although not actually 1" as advertised. When assembled the unit is a bit wobbly so if you are going to load it up with books or display objects you may want to add metal corner stiffners and substitute a piece of 1/8" finished plywood for the cardboard back. This will really stiffen the unit. The decorative molding is MDF (medium density fiber board). Plastic shelf pins hold the shelves in place but the adjustment holes are too few and too widely spaced.
My 2 units arrived damaged due to less than adequate packaging and probably being roughly handled by the shipper. When packed they are very heavy and hard to handle. Unfortunately, it took South Shore a month to get me replacement pieces, but at least they did follow through with their guarantee.
Without the shipping damage I would give them a B+ rating. But since they skimped on the packaging it only made for a long wait and a pile of pieces in my den for a month so they get a B- rating.
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