FANTASTIC ... but some effort required
May 6, 2012
1happyoverstockshopper
from Pittsburgh, PA,
Rating:5.0
This is a beautiful hamper that holds a very large amount of laundry without taking up a lot of space. It is narrow enough to place in the hallway between bedrooms with obstructing traffic. Other reviewers expressed concern that it may fray or unravel, but I disagree. The design of the weave is twisted and wrapped, and the slightly frayed edges add the the style of the piece. The weave is so tight, however, that I can't image this thing will ever fall apart. There was a slight flaw in that the liner was sewn incorrectly so that it did not fit properly over the inside dividers. I contacted Overstock via chat, and I had a replacement liner within days! The only way I would not recommend this hamper is if you do not own a vacuum with hose attachments or you are not willing to spend 10 minutes vacuuming off the tiny pieces of styrofoam because it is rather messy. I recommend opening it outside, so you don't end up vacuuming the entire house. I still gave it five stars because the ...
- How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Rich dark walnut color actually looks much better in person than in the picture
- Please tell us about the quality of the product. There was a minor flaw in that the liner was sewn incorrectly and did not fit, but Overstock promptly sent a replacement liner.
- How accurate was the on site description of the product? Very accurate