Mobile Building Block Storage Cabinet, Small, Classroom Furniture, Natural

I searched long and hard for the right storage solution to my large set of classroom blocks -- one that would be long-lasting, affordable for my shoestring budget, aesthetically pleasing, and sufficiently large to hold all 300+ unit blocks. IKEA's cube storage was recommended as a cheap choice, but being veneer over particleboard, seemed too flimsy. (I've seen, in other classroom settings, how these cubes sag, tilt, and crumble away over time.) Other companies specializing in furnishings for preschool classroom seemed to offer only vertically-oriented or double-sided storage for a block set of this size. But I wanted low storage suitable for young children, low enough to display a blocks, props, or books; low enough for children to use the top of the shelf as a play surface.But this particular storage cart by ECR4Kids seemed to be too perfect to be true (it helped that the photo let me imagine how it would work for blocks)! So I'm so happy to report that it has exceeded my (admittedly high) expectations. I'm loving the generous but child-scaled size, the easy-to-follow instructions and assembly, the sturdy optional casters, the simple but conscientious design (no kooky colors), the dividers, the sanded and rounded-off edges. But especially I am loving the solid birch wood. Yes, SOLID BIRCH WOOD. Even the backing is thin plywood! The backing!! Unheard of! In a world where we are increasingly accustomed to everything being melanine, particleboard, fiberboard, plastic, or whatever, it is astounding to see what a difference a good, solid hardwood can make. This is truly built for rough child's play, built to last. I have no doubt that I will be passing this down to my kids' kids, or more likely our local public schools, still in good condition.Thanks, ECR4Kids! I will look for your products the next time I'm in the market for classroom furnishings.

I am very pleased with this sturdy piece of furniture. There was a need for a shelf that was of a certain size, and I wanted something not only to fill a very specific space but to be made of real wood and to handle maybe being sat upon. The sturdiness is impressive, as it is quite heavy and solid. Assembly was a bit tricky because you have to REALLY pay attention to every single little detail in instruction diagrams. But it all makes sense and the shelf accommodates big books (sideways) as well as other random things I needed to put away. I left off the casters to make it closer to the ground and lower and more stable.

The first one I ordered was great. So I ordered another. The pre drilled holes were too deep, so I returned. The wrench provided was not the correct size on the third one. Fortunately I had the old one from the first. I would have returned again but that means reboxing. Otherwise, it is sturdy if you get one with the right tool to assemble and the holes are drilled appropriately.

Wish they had off-gassed this at the factory not in our living room...hope we didn't kill too many brain cells setting it up in our enclosed room...was very strong chemical smell. It's in our basement now to off-gas...not bad unless you put your nose near it then whew, strong smell.

This is not made of solid birch or of "birch hardwood," but of plywood as one would expect from the photo. The back is not a single piece of plywood, but 3 small pieces. That being said, this is a solid and nice-looking unit. I could do without the huge ECR4KIDS logo on the bottom. It was easy to assemble. The packaging wasn't the greatest--several of the plywood "boards" arrived with slightly crushed corners.

I was hoping for good quality. Mine arrived with splinters is wood all over the edges and gouges in many of the shelves. I also received no directions on how to put it together. I sent it back. Disappointing.

Perfect for a home classroom, organization, kids bedrooms and much more. Take a while to put together but they are so nice looking!

Very light which makes it easy to fall over if leaned on or used to stand up for children. Great for older kids who will always walk around it and not lean when getting something off the shelf.

This shelving unit is super solid, good-looking, and it was easy to assemble. We are t using it for blocks, but rather for small toys to keep things organized.

Great toy shelf. Very pretty and very solid. We will have this for years and years to come, im sure. I will deff be ordering more matching shelves from this brand once we expand our toy and book collection as our daughter grows. I cant wait to have a play room filled with these awesome shelves and furniture. Well worth the price!!

Good quality. Just what I expected

Satisfecha con la calidad del producto