SEI Furniture Nailhead Storage Trunk End Table, Espresso

This trunk is pretty nice. I am a single guy and I didn't have any problem putting the unit together myself. Overall I am happy with the purchase, very happy! Here is my detailed review below .... 1) Wood Finish: The finish is excellent on the sides and the top - the wood has a very nice glow when the light hits it. The wood parts are veneer over press-board. 5 of 5 stars 2) Metal Hardware Finish and Durability: I thought the metal finish was particularly nice, Its not just painted with a solid paint, but there is still some reflection of the metal surface when light strikes the hardware. Also, I must say that the hardware is durable and appropriate for this trunk. Hinges are adequate, spring closer are also adequate with enough tension that the top lid does not smash down accidentally. All hardware is well thought out and functional and beautiful. The wood screws did not loose their color or finish when installed with an electric drill/driver at minimum tension. 5 of 5 stars 3) Fit: Some of the wood sections are not perfectly fit, but only off enough to see the difference if you look closely. Also some of the pre-drilled holes do not perfectly line up with the hardware, but the screws are wood screws and easily create their own holes. 4 of 5 stars. 4) Durability: The unit uses cam screws and wood dowels to stay in place. I used wood glue for the wood dowels and also used the cam screws like directed. The glue will make the unit more durable in the long run. 5 of 5 stars. 5) Attractiveness: I must say I was very pleased with the trunk and how attractive it is. Actually, its better looking in person than the photograph. 5 of 5 stars. 6) Sturdiness: I have read other reviews that the unit was not as sturdy as they had hoped. Well, found the unit very adequate in that department. However, I do suggest using wood glue when inserting the wood dowels on both ends. When this glue hardens up, and penetrates the wood, the trunk will be very, very sturdy. 7) Short Legs: The wood short legs on this unit are good. However, I have noticed that the wood sides don't perfectly match up, this makes the corner legs seem to fit strange when bolting them on with the two bolts provided. I wouldn't over tighten these, as they could split the short legs. I would suggest an electric screw drill or driver set at the LOWEST tension for all hardware installation. 8) Color: It is a deep mahogany stain with a very very slight red tone. The stain is deep and the finish is also very deep. The inside color is a rustic brown stain. Its nothing special, but it is dark in color. 4 of 5 stars 9) Instructions: I did notice the instructions were not in perfect English, but they were adequate for installation. In fact, there were no serious errors with the functionality of the instructions. 4 of 5 stars 10) Ease of Installation: All you really need is a Phillips screwdriver, although they supply an Allen wrench /screwdriver combo. I didn't have any problems putting the unit together myself. I took my time and it took about 45 minutes. Just make sure and follow the instructions to put together the two ends to the one side first, then the bottom piece, then the final side. If you do it out of order you'll have problems. The instructions correctly put this in the right order. 5 of 5 stars 11) Other: They do include some nice rubber bumpers for the lid so it closes quietly. The packing was brilliant, and the shipping cardboard was reinforced and adequate. The size of the trunk is smaller than most full size end tables as far as its width and length. The height is standard end table height. I was looking for something to replace my larger end table and create a little more open space in my living room. This unit does the trick. What's also amazing is that I use the trunk space to place my extra non-displayed antiques. Although this is one of the few exceptions, I have to say that overall, buying furniture on Amazon is just silly. By far, most purchases of furniture have been a complete failure. Lessons I have learned: Buying furniture on Amazon is silly

It’s lovely! Easy to put together. And

It’s made of compressed partial with wood Veneer as I finish. As well made/finished look with the exception of some of the drills slots for the handles did not match up with the drill slots on the panels.

I shopped for months, looking for my ideal of what I wanted in an end table for a professional office. I felt like Goldilocks since nothing I found was ever "just right" - that is, until I stumbled across this item. It looked too good to be true! This was EXACTLY what I was looking for - though the dimensions were off by three inches. I was looking for a 20" x 20" x 20" piece and this one is "only" 17" x 17" x 17". Still, its elegance won me over and I made the purchase. Several times actually. This piece is amazing. It serves as a perfect cachet for clients who marvel at its beauty and simplicity. It's even sturdy enough to withstand rough play from a child. For its size, it is surprisingly heavy, telling me that this is a solid piece of furniture. I use it strictly as an end table but it has massive storage capacity as well. Several in an office setting really make the office. Just a very sturdy conversation piece.

It's easy to assemble but I'd definitely suggest drilling the pre-drilled holes a bit deeper than the way they come. Otherwise, it's going to be a little challenging to screw it together using a manual screwdriver. It can definitely be done but it'll be a whole lot easier if you drill them ~1/2" deeper. Also, the pre-drilled holes for one of the hinges came misaligned so I needed to drill new holes for them. Looks nice when finished.

I had been drooling over this table for about a year on Sams Club Online. Then I thought I would check to see if Amazon had it at a better price. As always, Amazon saved me money. I would give this table ten stars! It has far exceeded my expectations! From the wood and the finish to the hardware, it is of excellent quality, looking more like a $300-$400 table. It is beautiful and functional, and sturdy. Even the inside is nicely finished! This is real wood and not laminated particle board. It arrived well packaged in about a week. It had super easy to follow instructions. I put it together in just over an hour. It even had all the tools needed to put it together. I did need to give some of the smaller screws a lot of pressure and finesse in order not to strip them. If you are careful, you will be fine, I didn't strip any, but there is always that "one screw" that will test your patience! Here are some pictures, so you will know what to expect. Doesnt it look awesome???!!!!!! I'm so happy!

I needed something to store blankets in my great room. I was reluctant since I knew this was one of those "put it together yourself" products. Sometimes these products are missing hardware and things never really line up as they should. I was really impressed with this product. Not only was all the hardware included, there were extras and everything fit perfectly in the designated area. It took me about an hour to put it together myself, not all that difficult if you know how to use a screwdriver. Although it's made of press board, given the price of this item, it's very well made and sturdy. The finish was very nice, no scratches or broken pieces. I'm so pleased with this purchase. I'm contemplating buying another for another area of my home.

I love this once it was assembled, and could tell even before the assembly I would love it. Great color and hardware features. I would have given it 5 stars except that I spend 1/2 day on the assembly, and I am an experienced Assembler. It was the Instructions provided, the print is cheap and make the illustrations difficult to view. I had to use a magnifying glass to inspect the specifics. Thanks to Paul at Southern, a wonderful Tech Help Specialist, I got through it. Even though I worked for more than an hour trying to attach the spring hinges, I gave up and called it a day with those things. If you follow the instructions directly, which I did with Paul ( Hi Paul! consultation) they were still a problem. I couldn't see inside the box, even with an LED light, the bottom screws for alignment. The table is heavy at Step 10 ( labeled 0) and I even tried turning on its side. I took off the spring and tried attaching it to the box and then the lid. Didn't work. So since I am going to be putting a glass top on it, I will pass. Storage will be used for boxes of old photos and letters, things I don't use often. Once together, it is just lovely. Buying a second one once I revive myself from cussing so much. Here are some assembly recommendations: Don't remove the labels on the pieces until it is done. Check to make sure that they match the photos. Left and Right is important. Make sure you have a large table and cover with a blanket or soft cloth. The silver screws and wooden dowels should be screwed into the panel first before attaching the sides. Dowel For dowel setting, use a towel wrapped around a hammer if you use one. I didn't. In the step to attach the spring hinges, make sure you have the right one for the correct side. They are different. Hold the feet in place and align when you attach. If you have a problem, call Paul, he is wonderful !!!! To Southern, give him a big bonus and write out some instructions. Illustrations are just that, not instructions. I am typing this and didn't edit. Ask questions.