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poorly designed
These so called modular storage should not be stacked. I saw three stacked in the store, and they all fell apart when a sales clerk inadvertently leaned against it. Everything on it came crashing down. I bought three and realized that if I ever leaned against it, I would lose my computer and stereo equipement. For some weird reason, they do not attach to one another. Second, you are forced to keep the top shelf in place and can only place the second shelf mid way or at the bottom. It limits the height of what you can store. They look nice, but i took them back.
03/10/2012
Super Cute
I went to the store in West Hollywood, but they were back ordered so i ordered online. I bought 3. I love them. They are super cute for my loft. They are not that expensive.
02/28/2012
Good looking shelves, need better modularity
As some other reviewers commented, when stacking two units, it's not designed to use both top shelves. As a hack, I used four small wood screws to attach the top unit to the top shelf of the bottom unit (through the holes for the feet). It's not great, but it does the trick for me.
The shelves are heavy and feel sturdy, but not very thick. So I wouldn't put too much weight on them. The metal sides are well designed, but be sure to really tighten the bolts.
They're perfect for some stereo equipment, a few CDs, and a network player.
02/05/2012
Speedy Modular Storage
Look is great but quickly found that construction was not up to CB2 standards. Specifically the brown finish on shelves scratch very easily; am using two stacked units in my kitchen for microwave stand and cookbook, etc. storage and my stainless fruit keeper has already ruined the look of the shelf through scratches. Also, the assembly screws should be a bit longer, one of them popped off within the first week of assembly.
01/27/2012
No good for records
I ordered 3 of these to hold my husband's record collection. One had to be sent back because it was missing hardware and metal sides were not properly stamped. Once we got the replacement together and full of records, the box collapsed as the bottom board broke under the weight. Luckily the records were not damaged, but husband is not happy.
01/21/2012
I agree -- add-ons need to be sold separately
The unit looks cool, and I've been considering it for a while, but I have the exact same issue that a previous reviewer mentioned: why pay for three whole units if, when stacking, you'll eliminate the second shelf on both the second and third units! The first unit needs all 4 sides; add-ons only need 3 sides. It would really help if the add-ons could be sold that way!
01/15/2012
slightly misleading
I am a bit disappointed that the "modular" nature of this storage unit requires the purchase of three separate units, with resulting extra unusable hardware and two unusable top shelves, that are not needed to build the three-level storage unit as shown in the catalogue and online. True modularity would make certain parts optional and reduce waste and shipping costs, which I am certain are part of the purchase price! I have paid for unnecessary parts. Want to buy them back?
01/10/2012
