LaRue Entertainment Console

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It took us a while to assemble, probably due to also watching the 49ers game. Every piece was clearly marked and the instructions were easy to follow. A more astute assembler would have taken less time than we did - it took us about 5 hours. The console has a clean and elegant look, and the workmanship is surprisingly good considering the price - a solid piece of furniture. It was all that I expected it to be and more.

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Love the look of this console. The sliding doors and drawers work well/smoothly.The only problem was, one of the side boards had a predetermined hole that was not deep enough and we needed to drill the hole so it was deeper. This way the piece could be more taut. Every time I look at this console, it makes me happy.

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I've had this product for about 3-4 months. Perfect is the best way to describe this piece of furniture! The deep espresso brown color complements several color palettes and with its minimalist design, this piece is definitely cross cultural in its appeal. From Asian to Scandinavian to tribal to contemporary themes, you'll be able to truly work with this piece! If you choose, this piece can as a buffet sideboard and even used to store that "once a year" dining wear. The workmanship is quality. The assembly instructions were very literal. I had no problems putting together. Pieces fit together perfectly, not tugging, tweaking, etc. Just take your time and you'll be fine. The sliding doors... smooth! The drawers are deep, and open/close well. This was my first purchase from overstock, so everything from ordering to delivery was A+!

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This entertainment for was just what we were looking for, and overall, we couldn't be happier. Other units we considered were: 1) A lot lower to the ground,which would have meant going through the hassle of wall mounting the TV, but with this unit our 42" LCD is at the perfect height for viewing 2) Were the right price, but did not have this contemporary look/were made of cheap material-- this has the look and is a heavy, solid piece of real wood furniture and/or 3) Had a similar look to this unit/style but with a MUCH higher price tag. Also note that on the shelf side, the back of the shelves and the unit have a space to drop all the wires down to keep things organized and clean looking. And the drawers are HUGE-- just one held all the DVDs from our old DVD tower! We put ours in a nook, so the back of the unit is not exposed-- but be aware that the back is seriously a large piece of particle board (or really thin, flimsy wood) with a giant piece of packing tape across. Three of the pieces came with cracks in them-- not sure if this was a workmanship issue or a shipping issue (the boxes were really beat up when they arrived). One was only slightly cracked (still noticeable though)-- but it was the side piece and you can't see it when it's put together. The other 2 were of more concern, since they were part of the drawers-- didn't feel like shipping back so just used some gorilla glue on them & worked fine & can't see them. Lastly, assembly takes a LONG time. There were two of us & it took over 4 hours!!! These are minor issues, though, and wouldn't prevent me from ordering again or recommending this unit to others-- it really is a stunning & practical piece!

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I have been looking for a TV stand that would reflect me, the minimalist that I am. I read the reviews and wondered should I? I went back and forth on my decision but what a great decision. It looks great, its rich, its sturdy, it holds everything and most important it makes my apartment look clean.