South ShoreFurniture Wardrobe Armoire, Pure White

Just recently received & assembled this 'door chest'.Jan 2010. FYI there is a huge problem in the shipping of it. It is so heavy that the box falls apart during the shipping & that should be addressed!!! It was sent back before I even got it the first time. I was not notified - I HAD TO CALL TO SEE WHERE IT WAS! But, I reordered & it arrived - AGAIN the box torn, but all pieces were there - so be aware!! It does take TIME & Patience to assemble. TWO 'CALM' heads would be helpful when doing the assembly ! :) But it does fit together nicely - drawers glide nicely, door adjusts easily.I looked around for awhile and this is a nice size, looks very nice, & really does the job for the cost.

This chest went is very heavy in the box, about 100lbs, but once out of the box and spread out on the floor, it is neatly labeled and easy to find pieces as they are all packed very well. The box arrived in great condition and with the provided instructions and just a few tools this assembled in about an hour with just one person. I usually put this type of furniture together by using some liquid nails or other glue just to hold everything together solid and just give it a better, more sturdy assembly. That is not to say that it is not sturdy without it, because it is, but as time wears on a lot of cheaper furniture and the screw and nail connections just wear out. Once assembled it looks great. The drawers slide easy and the door opens smoothly, although the door does seem a little flimsy. It will be around for a long time and should last well past the new babies childhood.

I had thoroughly researched this product and read many reviews, so was not surprised at some of the issues that others had mentioned: size, cheap knobs, thin door and backing, etc. For me, the smaller size is a plus because the top can be used for more display area.What I really like about this armoire is that it serves multiple purposes and looks very nice. There are five sections behind the door for storage, which gives just enough space when I stack two columns on each shelf for my daughter's clothing. The drawers are great for socks and underclothes. The open shelf area (and the top) gives good space for display items and books; it saves the hassle of needing an extra cabinet. The color is not "pure" white, however, as stated. I have a white bunk bed and white trims for the room, and next to them, this armoire is slightly creamy or antique... very pretty, but doesn't exactly match my things.After all is put together, the armoire felt very sturdy, despite being made with mostly particle board. The instructions says to nail backing around the outside perimeter; I found that putting a few extra nails into the center wall, as well as into the two stationary shelves, makes it more sturdy and looks better (just make sure you measure correctly from the top down.) A problem that some had mentioned is the space around the door, which turned out not to be so bad after I adjusted the screws on the hinges.The design of this amoire is great! I just wish that the manufacturer doesn't use cheap feeling material for the parts that people often touch, such as the plastic knobs and the thin panel on the door. All in all, it is a good item for the price.

I love this! it was exactly what I was looking for. I didnt want to hang my babys clothes or put them in drawers. I love the space, size and sturdiness this offers. Its very heavy and hard to move, which is nice, because I can trust once my son starts walking he won't tip it over. The ONLY Con is the thin decor wood bar it has on the door; it needs a double stick tape to it. It kept falling off, I just added a double sided mounting square to the back and that has held it up perfect.

Purchased the door chest to match the other South Shore Savannah Collection pieces (night stand and dresser/changing table). I regrettably did not verify the door chest measurements before ordering so that's my fault. However, had I known this door chest would be SO grossly disproportionate to the matching night stand and dresser/changing table, I would NEVER NEVER have ordered this piece. The door chest's 2 drawers are 1/4 the size of the dresser/changing table, it's only 25% taller than the dresser changing table and looks like it's intended for a "little person." Unlike the night stand and dresser/changing table which DO NOT look like it's intended for a "little person" but rather an adult. It doesn't flow with the furniture at all.As for quality, I knew ahead it'd be cheap particle board furniture that'll sustain only 2-3 years of good use. It's pretty to look at and definitely matches the style of the Savannah collection pieces and our Graco Charleston crib but it's simply just not the right size.