Sauder 2-Shelf Bookcase, Estate Black finish

I bought 4 of the "select cherry" finish. I think they are very good for what they are, particle board furniture. I got 1 for $89 and the other 3 for $78. Solid wood furniture would likely have been many hundreds of dollars more. The instructions were clear and it was easy to assemble. One tip is to not cover the cams until the very end so you can tighten them several times (some may loosen as you move the unit around during assembly). The cherry finish is very nice although 2 of the 4 I bought had minor damage to the tops (not bad enough to warrant replacement). Although the Sauder packing is extremely good, with corner reinforcements outside the main box, the top piece is packed at the very bottom and I suspect is subjected to greater stress during transport than the other pieces. I would encourage Sauder to redesign the packing order, so the top is placed maybe in the middle or top of the stack. One other minor issue I had was 1 of the units was missing 1 of the 5 angle brackets for the bottom trim piece, so I bought some 3/4" brackets from a hardware store. It wasn't a perfect solution, but it worked. And although Sauder only says 25 lbs on the top, this is based on their tip-over testing and probably to avoid legal liability. The structure can probably handle at least 50 lbs (their rating for the bottom piece) and possibly much more (based on other reviews). I have a 55" TV on one of mine (~25 lbs) and I'm sure you could mount a larger one, especially if the TV legs are straddling 2 side by side units.UPDATE: I bought another one manufactured in July 2023 and it has the following improvements: 1) a thin wood backing rather than cardboard, adding strength; 2) an additional piece bracing the back, adding more strength; 3) some pieces are already attached with angle brackets, saving you time; and 4) the adjustable shelf pins have plastic endcaps now. These are all excellent improvements, making the product even better.

So I ended up picking this up to expand my living room storage for books and box sets etc. This shelf is actually kind of perfect for my living room and gives me a nice amount of space to organize some larger items I have in my collection. Took about an hour to put together solo, not difficult, everything lined up without issue.Quality wise, well, you get what you pay for and this obviously isn't a $500 shelf... it's adequate and looks a bit nicer than it probably should though when light hits it at certain angles you can tell it's not real wood. Seems like it will hold some weight decently well though I won't be pushing it. Should also mention it's a darker cherry colour in person, which in my case is a good thing and my preference, the pics for the product are obviously taken under bright lights.TL;DR If you need some extra storage space and have limited space, this should fit your needs. It looks pretty good though I'd maybe avoid loading it up with super heavy books and potentially keep a wood colour touch up marker handy just in case you scratch it. At the end of the day this shelf works well for me and I'm satisfied with my purchase. :)

I love Sauder furniture for inexpensive yet attractive and sturdy furniture. This bookcase is a perfect example. It is very functional, classy looking in the estate black and very sturdy. The product arrived (more details at the end) and was properly packaged with great protection. It was relatively easy to assemble with minimum amount of effort as long as you read the directions and study the pictures. There was a minor abrasion on the top shelf but it appears part of the manufacturing process as it was painted and was not due to mishandling. I pondered it a long time since it was on the outside but really is not noticeable. I know Sauder will replace it as I have sent them feedback but not sure I want to dismantle the bookcase to replace the top. I can recommend this piece of furniture because of my initial statement. Now for the delivery fail. The bookcase did not arrive via UPS on the day expected. I received another order the prior day and I have come to know the UPS driver. I mentioned I was expecting a heavy delivery. The next day he sought me out and asked if I was waiting for something from Sauder. The package DID NOT HAVE MY ADDRESS on the label. It only had the City and state. Apparently the delivery made it all the way to my deliver center and the driver was loading up the deliveries for the day. HE REMEMBERED ME AND OUR CONVERSATION so he brought the bookcase to me. I provided feedback to Amazon with pictures of the label and they quickly responded that they will investigate this. Who knows what would have happened if the driver had not been observant and caring. I did not want to detract from the rating of the product because of a delivery error, therefore the four stars. Not a five because of the minor defect but I believe Sauder will take feedback. I am committed to Sauder for the reasons stated.

Sauder is always good quality. I have purchased other Sauder items that needed to be assembled, and the finished product is always beautiful. This 2 shelf bookcase is no exception. It arrived securely packaged. No dings, breaks, or scratches. All the parts were in the box. Instructions were very accurate. Assembly was pretty basic, taking about 30 minutes. The cherry finish bookcase is very attractive and very sturdy. We are pleased with this purchase.

Easy to build simple instructions, and looks great it's hard to tell its OSB, just be easy when screwing it together. Great bookshelf