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Review on πŸ“š Versatile & Elegant Shaker Style 3 Shelf Bookcase: Solid Wood, Adjustable Shelving, 36" High, Closed Back, White - Ideal for Living Room, Bedroom, Home & Office by Paul Curd

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Strong chemical odor

I'm surprised no one mentioned the formaldehyde warning on the back of the bookshelf. It stinks a lot and since I bought it to use in my bedroom I have to air it in the back room for a while. (Wish I had a screened porch.) Pretty easy to assemble. I like that everything is made of wood, but be warned: wood is very soft. This is fine for screwing (especially since there are no holes for screws) but one wrong move with a hammer and you've got a dent. The wood pieces weren't in perfect condition, but most of the imperfections were on the "wrong side" of the boards and weren't visible in the finished shelf. Once assembled I like the design, it feels solid and I think after airing I'll be happy with it. I've got a bit of a chemical headache now!

Pros
  • Closed back prevents items from falling off the back of the bookshelf
Cons
  • Almost everything is there