GARVEE Multifunctional Coat Rack Shoe Bench with 5 Hooks + Wood Look + Metal Frame + Top Shelf + C-shaped Hooks + Sturdy Frame + Entryway Organizer

This was super easy to put together, but the instructions were both confusing and possibly incorrect in some steps. All the pieces were clearly labeled, it was only the instruction booklet with issues. Firstly, it doesn't indicate that the shelves are meant to provide on one side, and I had it all the way built when I realized I had them on backwards (projection to the back, instead of the front as intended so the back can sit flush with the wall). Secondly, the diagram showing how to complete the step where you attach basically the entire frame to put the two sides together was so complex that I missed two pieces, the diagonal cross pieces near the base on the sides. Once I realized I was left with extra pieces, I couldn't get them on due to the tension held by all the connected pieces, and would have had to disassemble the entire thing and practically start over to put them on. However, they seem to be more decorative than structural, as the rack is perfectly sturdy without them, so I just left them off. Finally, the step to add the crossbars that hold the coat hooks should probably be moved to the step before you attach the two sides together, because doing them in the suggested order meant the tension was too great to slide the pieces in place, so i had to unscrew the top shelf before o could fit them in. It was a minor thing but very annoying until I came up with the solution.That said, this is a lovely coat rack. The show shelves are a good size with plenty of room between for any size shoe, and will fit 4 - 6 pairs depending on your shoe size. I put boots on the "seat" shelf since, as my wife and I are both large people, I don't intend to sit on. My wife's large purse fits nicely on the "seat" as well and I could fit three pairs of average sized women's boots and the purse easily. The coat hooks are very solidly attached, well spaced, and large enough to hold any type of jacket, hat, or bag, though the space between hooks and "seat" is a bit shorter than I'd like, you'd probably have a hard time using the lower shelf if you were hanging up big winter jackets, and there's no way you could hang long coats or trench coats or anything, though you could hang longer items from the projecting bars at the top sides. The top shelf is useful but you can't put tall items all the way back because the top bar is in the way - but the top bar is above the shelf and too far back to freely hang anything on it. Not the best design there. Both shelves are very sturdy and could probably hold anything you put on them (within reason; like I said, I don't trust them to hold my 225lb self without potentially damaging the frame). The rack itself is relatively lightweight despite its strength and I was able to lift and move it easily both while building it and after it was finished.The rack is stable and steady on my level floor, and it thoughtfully comes with some wedge shapes to adjust the height of a foot or two if your flooring isn't even. I didn't end up needing to use the included hardware to fasten it to the wall, as the rack is completely sturdy and doesn't tip or rock in any way, even fully loaded. YMMV depending on what you're standing it on or if you expect your children to be trying to use it like monkey bars.It's attractive, fits perfectly in the space I had for it, was a pretty easy build, and seems sturdy enough to last for years. I'm very happy with this purchase and only docking one star for the confusing instructions and the small design flaw with the placement of the top bar. Fantastic quality for the price!

It is not made very great but when you put it together and use it it does everything you need it to do……..so that’s why it gets 5 stars

I am in a small apt and needed something to help with the space. this is perfect.

For this price I was not expecting this qualityIt’s really goodArrived in a good condition

Got this for my son’s new, larger apartment which ironically didn’t have a hall closet as his old one did. Looks great and modern, very functional for his shoes, hats, backpacks, grocery bags, and for my purse and sweater when I visit. It holds a lot and keeps items looking organized and neat instead of scattered about. It is stable against the wall in his hall. Recommend!

This is quite sturdy and designed well. I only wish this was 6-8 inches taller.