ClosetMaid 1569 Cubeicals 3-Cube Storage Bench, White

Nice, sturdy bench with cushion and storage. Arrived damaged but usable. This ClosetMaid bench is sturdy, and looks exactly like the photo. It is a good buy for the price. Great for an entryway, with storage for scarves, hats, gloves. I bought it because we are tired of tracking dirt in the house, and want to take off our shoes the minute we get home. My husband and I are average height and weigh around 180. Went I sit on it, the bench feels solid, no give, no movement, no creaking. The beige cushion is firm, and you can’t feel the bench though it. It can be fastened to the bench top with the Velcro strips provided, but I elected not to. I didn’t want the adhesive to strip the painted top, but it does slide a little. Instead, I will put a piece of rug cushion under it, the kind that keeps rugs from slipping. The instructions are exceptionally clear! As long as you don’t jump ahead, and follow them step by step, they make perfect sense. Just make sure you have good light and can see whether they refer to dowels or screws in different holes. I love the cam nuts. One person could put this together, but it is easier with two. My friend and I did it in a relaxed forty minutes. You will need both a medium-large flathead and a phillips head screwdriver.Unfortunately, when I set up this bench, I saw that the corners on two pieces were cracked and frayed, corners that matched up with really bad damage the box had taken. The bench is still usable because damage on the side piece faces the wall, and I hid the damage on the top piece with the cushion. I am not very happy, but can’t imagine how I would send it back. The box with parts inside was VERY heavy, and the box could no longer be used to re-ship because it had been shredded.Fortunately, the contents had not gotten wet. You do NOT want to put this bench outside, in a bathroom, in a basement or any other damp area because, like all things made of particle board, it will warp and eventually fall apart. But it’s perfect for my enclosed front porch, which is dry all year.I also purchased beige cloth folding bins by Sodynee, which fit perfectly into the bench — they completely fill the storage spaces and look great with the beige cushion. (They also have nice sewn-on label holders.)

Sturdy and easy to assemble by yourself. This bench is surprisingly nice. Why do I say “surprisingly”? Well, first off, there were some bad reviews on here that the bench arrived damaged, and it was not sturdy. Second, Amazon sent the item through the postal service. My post office is the worst, so I figured this thing would not arrive in one piece. True to form, when it showed up on my door step, the brown Amazon box was torn open, dented, ripped – pretty much destroyed. But, ClosetMaid had this item really securely packed with Styrofoam within its own, interior box, and the bench was in perfect shape. No chips, cracks, nothing – it was pristine. I put this together myself in about 45 minutes. This is really a hearty and sturdy bench. My husband is 6’1″ and over 200 pounds. He can sit on it without the bench wiggling or wobbling. We bought this for some extra storage in my daughter’s room, and it will also give her a place to sit when she is getting dressed. She is little right now, but as she grows I think the bench will hold up well because she is fairly gentle with her things. My only complaint is that this was very messy to put together. I was covered with Styrofoam bits (from the packaging) and saw dust by the time I was done. I suggest putting this together in a basement or garage to avoid a big cleanup job. Overall, this was a great buy at a great price.

Sturdy but small. I bought my wife this for her office. She asked for it as a bday present. The unit is not difficult to assemble and it is very sturdy, however, it is much smaller than we expected. We didn’t really read the dimensions (yes, our fault) but assumed it was comparable to benches we’d seen in stores. It isn’t, but it is still a nice piece, but just compare the measurements to where you plan to use it.

Arrived in perfect condition. I measured to make sure this was flush with the window for my dog to lay on in her dog bed. I couldn’t be more happy with it. I use the cubbies to store her dog toys. There was no damage to the product from shipping that other reviewers had. My dog loves to sit here and watch other people and dogs walk by or to watch for us to come back home. Love it. Good purchase. Good price.

Decent Bench for the Price. I needed a relatively inexpensive storage option to accent the bookcases in my study. This bench, in espresso, was a perfect match and fit the space available. I was able to get the storage bench at a reduced price on Amazon and seized the opportunity. The bench is a better quality wood than most assemble yourself pieces of furniture. It assembles with interlocking metal tenons and some wooden dowels — a flat blade and phillips head screwdriver are all that is required (there are 4 wood screws too). Everything was pre-drilled and precut and aligned perfectly. My only complaint is that the pieces are not marked so you have to match them up very carefully with the instructions. The instruction booklet is very good, but you do have to read them first, then identify the components, and re-read them again before starting. Working alone it took me about two hours to put together on a gloomy afternoon taking my time. The backing is the usual piece of cardboard that needs to be tacked into place, but again the holes are pre-started and perfectly aligned. I could have probably moved faster but deliberately took my time. I wouldn’t say it was an easy assembly, but I had no problems and would not describe it as difficult. The finished product is very sturdy and it serves its purpose. There were a couple of small blemishes on the wood but they were in places not easily noticeable and were acceptable given the price. The included pad is a nice touch. It is thick and comfortable. I would buy this again and would recommend it to others.

Decent Bench for the Price. I needed a relatively inexpensive storage option to accent the bookcases in my study. This bench, in espresso, was a perfect match and fit the space available. I was able to get the storage bench at a reduced price on Amazon and seized the opportunity. The bench is a better quality wood than most assemble yourself pieces of furniture. It assembles with interlocking metal tenons and some wooden dowels — a flat blade and phillips head screwdriver are all that is required (there are 4 wood screws too). Everything was pre-drilled and precut and aligned perfectly. My only complaint is that the pieces are not marked so you have to match them up very carefully with the instructions. The instruction booklet is very good, but you do have to read them first, then identify the components, and re-read them again before starting. Working alone it took me about two hours to put together on a gloomy afternoon taking my time. The backing is the usual piece of cardboard that needs to be tacked into place, but again the holes are pre-started and perfectly aligned. I could have probably moved faster but deliberately took my time. I wouldn’t say it was an easy assembly, but I had no problems and would not describe it as difficult. The finished product is very sturdy and it serves its purpose. There were a couple of small blemishes on the wood but they were in places not easily noticeable and were acceptable given the price. The included pad is a nice touch. It is thick and comfortable. I would buy this again and would recommend it to others.

ClosetMaid 3-Cube Storage Bench. I updated my closet, adding lots of ClosetMaid shelves, and realized I needed a place to sit to put on shoes that was a little bit more than a step stool or shower seat. This is perfect. The bench has a nice cushion on top and I can put my frequently worn shoes, or whatever, in the bins underneath. It is well made and my husband said it was relatively easy to put together.

easy to assemble and sleek. Easy to assemble, manual instructions are clear and easy to follow. It seems sturdy too and very suitable for entryway. Worth buying

Sturdy and looks great. Very sturdy and works great. Looks really good in the room. Easy enough to assemble.

Perfect Bench. We absolutely love this bench. We bought two to put in our RV. It’s very easy to put together. It’s well built and doesn’t look cheap. The cushions are thick and comfortable. The instructions were easy to understand. Well worth the money.