Rated 1 out of 5 by OccupTherapist Unfortunately disappointed.
We have been LL Bean customers for almost 30 years. Always have found products well made and last long. Everything from clothes, linens to camping equipment. This hall console has poor quality, thin and chipped back, bottom panels. The doors rub and have a 1/2 inch or more gap in between. Had one hole not drilled and little peg screw covers don't all fit well. I'm afraid it looks overall a bit low quality. It was the exact size we needed for the area and it won't have much action, so we kept it and wont worry if it gets scratched. I'm sorry, but I don't think we will chance purchasing any more furniture. Love many of your other products and will continue to be faithful customers.
March 6, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by BrownHound Disappointing quality
Given the price of this item, I expected much higher quality. The wood strips that made up the console top were not matched for color and grain, giving a disjointed, striped appearance. The drawer joints are poor - edges are splintered, surfaces are not flush, wood putty was used to partially fill gaps. The back and side panels are thin plywood. The panels are held in place only at the top and bottom edges - the adjacent verticals are not grooved to accept the panels, so there is nothing to prevent the panels from warping. Holes for drawer pulls were not aligned - fortunately, there was enough play in the holes to allow for hardware adjustment. Two of the drawer pulls had bits of metal at the bottom of the screw holes that made it impossible to tighten the screws. I had to remove the hardware and dig out the metal using a steel probe.
The finish had a very strong smell, which has mostly dissipated in the last two weeks.
The directions were clear, and assembly was straightforward. Screws hold everything together. Once installed, the screw heads are concealed by small wooden plugs. If the screws ever loosen, it will be necessary to dig out the plugs to tighten them. The completed exterior appearance was acceptable, if not great, and my disappointment at the workmanship was not sufficient to make me disassemble the console, box it up, and return it. I won't be purchasing any more Bean mission furniture, though.
Be aware that the width and depth dimensions are for the top, which considerably overhangs the stand below. The drawer interior depth is only 9 inches.
December 15, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Rngbear Mission Hall Console
I use this as a console to contain my CD player and other electronic gear. It is perfect for that purpose. I used a cordless drill with the clutch so as not to over tighten the screws. It went together with not problems. Quality is as expected.
October 17, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by mydogs4 disappointed
This product is over-priced from the shipping surcharge to the actual product. Assembly hindered by misaligned predrilled holes and the warped backing. End product is a little rickety on hard wood and the drawer seems like it will fall out from either side due to product design.
August 30, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Hawkeyeshopper Great furniture
I love this console! Although I wasn't expecting quite so much assembly on it, it was relatively easy to put together (by myself). The instructions were clear and the quality of the piece itself is exceptional. Makes a great addition to my family room.
July 11, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by
BichonMomCT Perfect!
Just love this table.
The smell from the wood stain was very strong on opening the box. Because we have a parrot we put the pieces in our sunroom to air out for 2 weeks to be sure the smell was gone. The table went together with no problems. All hardware was there and holes drilled in all the correct locations. The wood is just lovely and the light color matches my light oak furniture perfectly. It is the perfect size to fit into our stone wall... this is the piece I've been searching for!
March 7, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Granniewithcoupons Mission Hall Console
Beautiful, solid, sturdy, well designed piece of furniture - great for hiding husband's outdoor shoes, telephone books, notepads/pens for the telephone.
March 1, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by nm225shopper Looks nice
I like the looks of this piece as well as the fact that it is made in USA! It also came very well packed.
Beware when you receive it that you'll need to put it together and let it air out for several days. The finish has a VERY strong odor and even after letting ours sit in the sun a few days we can still smell it every time we walk into the room. I was also surprised that one leg is shorter than the rest and we have to use a folded piece of cardboard under it to keep it level.
February 29, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by KnowBeansAboutThis Mission Hall Console a nice addition
I ordered this piece to collect some books and small items that had been piling up near a corner of the room. It is just right for such things. I didn't use the middle shelf as it would have made the interior space too small to hold much. The pieces arrived packed nicely. It took about an hour to put it together. Instructions were detailed. Pilot holes could have been a little deeper. I was pretty pleased with the wood. The back pieces are rather thin, but since it sits against a wall, it's not a problem. Overall, very pleased with the console.
February 18, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by ShopperDi Beautiful!
The only thing remotely questionable thing was that we had to re-drill holes for the top section to fit so the drawer would slide easily. The piece is stunning! I was so pleased with the wood color and the overall construction. Yes, you do need 2 people to put this together easily, but it's worth the effort.
February 1, 2012
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