Sauder 5-Shelf Split Bookcase/ Book shelf, Oiled Oak finish

4.5 Stars 🌟
I love this bookshelf! It looks really nice. If Amazon had a half star option, I’d be giving it 4.5 stars. The reasons I’m docking off half a star are:1) There was a scratch on one of the top front pieces. However, it’s not very large or super noticable, and I’m sure I could cover it with a similar colored Sharpie or something, so I didn’t bother trying to get a replacement because that would just be a hassle. But the packaging the shelf came in wasn’t damaged at all, so I’m guessing it happened when the pieces were being put in the box. But things happen, I’m not upset about is as it’s an easy enough fix.2) I read a lot of reviews saying this was easy to put together, but I wouldn’t necessarily say it was easy. I’m fairly handy with tools, having put together a lot of furniture and doing minor home repairs on my own. I put this bookshelf together by myself. It took a couple hours and some steps required a lot of arm/hand strength to get the screws in, and I ended up stripping a lot of the screws just trying to get them screwed all the way in. I’m thinking using a drill would have made things a lot easier, but the instructions say not to and I’m usually one to do things by the book, so I didn’t. However, if I had to put together another one of these, I think I’d probably go ahead and just use a drill for some of the steps to save time and avoid getting frustrated.3) Some reviews say that the shelf doesn’t seem sturdy on the sides, like it’ll topple over onto itself, but I disagree. It seems very sturdy once put together and I’m not at all worried about it falling apart. BUT, I’m not so sure that it wouldn’t fall forward if pulled on or hit. I have 2 dogs (50 and 60 lbs) that sometimes play rough, so I absolutely used the safety strap to attach it to the wall because I’m not confident that the shelf wouldn’t fall forward if they were playing and rolled into it or something. I do have it on a carpeted floor, so maybe on a hardwood floor it would feel more stable. I don’t like that the safety strap pokes through a big hole in the backboard of the bookshelf. I feel like the hole doesn’t need to be so big. I ended up cutting the circle that comes off the backboard, leaving enough of a space for the safety strap to poke through, and then taping the rest of the circle back in place from the back so it’s not as visible.Overall, I think this is a well made, beautiful piece of furniture. I’m glad this is the one I chose to purchase, and I have no regrets in buying it. I think it will hold up for quite a while.Also, props to the Amazon driver who delivered it! It was a little heavy, and I was home by myself and worried I wouldn’t be able to get it inside on my own without opening it and carrying it in piece by piece. It was raining though, and that wouldn’t be ideal, so he carried it inside and set it down in my living room for me. He was very nice and I appreciate him taking that extra step to make my life a little easier!

Great value. Beautiful shelf. Easy to assemble. Inaccurate color name.
This is a good one. It did arrive with some blemishes, namely at the very top decorative molding; there is a thin ~2″ crack in the veneer. That’s kind of a bummer. I will probably just use a wood filler pen on it.”Cinnamon Cherry” is misleading. Even if it is the name of an actual wood finish, I believe “Espresso” is more straightforward. I originally wanted “Jamocha Black” because I thought it would be a closer match to my desk; “Cinnamon Cherry” sounds like a more reddish finish, but that is not the case (no pun intended)! This matches my espresso desk closely, and is just what I was looking for in a book shelf.Also worth mentioning: I tossed the nails that came with this book shelf and bought upholstery tacks to nail down the back panel. The upholstery tacks are just as long and sturdy as the included nails, but provide better stability with the added contact area and hold the back panel nice and flat. They also look nicer, in case anybody is looking at the back of your book shelf for some reason.What impresses me:• Great instructions.• Relatively easy to assemble.• Looks fantastic.• Comes with a nail holder to take the guesswork out of attaching the back panel. This is a HUGE plus. Use it!• The front part of the frame on both sides perfectly fits 18 gauge wire to run hidden wires from top to bottom!What does not impress me:• The nails for the back panel — not a fan of using tiny nails. This should have come with tacks instead.• Initial frame sloppiness from the included cam screws. The shelf is very wobbly without the back panel attached. It’s possible to nail the back panel down to a slightly crooked frame because the expanding cam bolt (things) allow some play – be sure to pay close attention or use a T-square to check the frame for straightness before you start nailing!• Arrived with minor blemishes, but nothing glaring.• The directions call for nachos, but no nachos are included.This shelf replaced an old, very cheap Walmart bookshelf I outfitted with crude LED lighting. For this Sauder shelf, I fabricated a custom lighting system for all shelves but the lowest one. I am very, very happy with how it turned out, and was pleasantly surprised by the finished product. I highly recommend this bookshelf, and would definitely buy it again.

Perfect colour for my needs and easy for one person to assemble

took several weeks to come .it was very carefully packagedlot’s of Styrofoam protection, but lot’s of little bits sticking to everything.I opened on the porch and cleaned each piece with my vacuum.Instructions are clear and easy to follow.I like to think I’m handy and I do follow Instructions carefully.it took me around 4 hours I think.I did have few coffee ☕ so hard to say.it is heavy and very sturdy.I’m very impressed with the build and look.She has lots of hand bags and shoes in the closet so I’m thinking a second unit will be handy for them