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Windham Bench/Mirrored Panel/Cushion
Bench/Mirrored Panel. This handsomely crafted cabinet holds hallway essentials, with seating space to spare. Above, crown moulding tops a beveled mirror surrounded by six antiqued bronze-finished hooks. Below is a comfortable seat over two open cubbies that are a perfect fit for our Windham Storage Totes (see additional photos). Used without the sturdy back panel, the low-profile storage bench fits neatly in a hallway, at the foot of a bed, under a window or wherever you need an attractive solution for clutter. -Engineered wood -Black lacquer finish -Back panel has six hooks with antiqued bronze finish -See dimensions belowCushion. Optional tufted foam cushion has a soft cotton cover in a neutral wheat color. -100% cotton -Spot clean -Imported
Average Rating
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5
(12 Reviews)
Number of reviews: 12 customers reviewed this product.
12 of 12(100%)customers would
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Customer Reviews for Windham Bench/Mirrored Panel/Cushion
Review 1 for Windham Bench/Mirrored Panel/Cushion
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jb3774
Location: New York
Dwelling: house
Style: classic
Would you recommend this product? Yes
We like this, but not easy to assemble
Date: November 14, 2009
"We are happy with the end result - it is sturdy and attractive. However, you should be prepared - the assembly instructions are not very good (they have a left/right mixup at one point). I've put together a moderate number of these, and am mechanically inclined, but I still find it frustrating. The people who write the instructions need to put together some units, then rewrite the instructions.
Anyway, you can get through it. If you glue the dowels in place (they don't tell you to do this, probably to prevent people getting more upset), be careful. You should only glue them in place right when they are needed, otherwise small mistakes in the instructions will cause conflicts later on."
Anyway, you can get through it. If you glue the dowels in place (they don't tell you to do this, probably to prevent people getting more upset), be careful. You should only glue them in place right when they are needed, otherwise small mistakes in the instructions will cause conflicts later on."
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Review 2 for Windham Bench/Mirrored Panel/Cushion
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Another New Homeowner
Location: Ohio
Dwelling: house
Style: classic
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Great Product, Puzzling Assembly
Date: August 1, 2009
"I bought the white one for the foyer in my old house. It is ideal. The mirror is perfectly placed & substantial. The legs come with their own built-in and adjustable casters. The design is simple and elegant. It is easy to take care of, and yes, my cats love the bench cushion. I don't know why, but it is their favorite place to lounge.
The big problem was assembly. We did not find any instructions with the back panel. And the back panel attachment to the bench presented the big puzzle. I called, and customer service was good, but they didn't know the solution either, referred me to the web site to print off the instructions.
I knew from other reviews there was some puzzle with assembly. I want to tell you here the solution. The bench comes with its own legs because it is also sold as a seperate item.
Do not put the back legs on the bench if you purchase this whole piece because the back panel itself has legs. Put the bench together, leave the back legs off, and then attach back panel.
Very simple! But C&B needs to clue us non-engineering types in on this."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for Windham Bench/Mirrored Panel/Cushion
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amyh
Dwelling: house
Style: contemporary
Would you recommend this product? Yes
great product
Date: June 30, 2009
"This was a great buy. It's the perfect piece for our entryway. It's well-constructed and pretty easy to assemble. Customer service has also been excellent."
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Review 4 for Windham Bench/Mirrored Panel/Cushion
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vhfvhf
Location: Hixson, TN
Dwelling: house
Style: classic
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Classy Function
Date: June 27, 2009
"Everything you need before leaving the house in a compact design. The mirror even reflects artwork on the adjacent wall to make the space look larger. The bench holds jackets, etc even out of season. A great funtional piece. Fairly easy to assemble; just read slowly."
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Review 5 for Windham Bench/Mirrored Panel/Cushion
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bumbleboymom
Location: Plymouth, MA
Dwelling: house
Style: classic
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Super Idea
Date: June 24, 2009
"Great place for jackets right by the front door. Storage cubes hold shoes and backpacks after school."
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Review 6 for Windham Bench/Mirrored Panel/Cushion
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iluvpudles
Location: Illinois
Dwelling: house
Style: traditional
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Perfect for Entry
Date: June 23, 2009
"Bought this online, first time buying any type of furniture without seeing it in person - Got the measurements and after of month of debating took the plunge and got it. Easy to put together (does take 2 people for a couple of steps). Love this piece, sturdy & nicely made."
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Review 7 for Windham Bench/Mirrored Panel/Cushion
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ocbeach
Location: Ocean City New Jersey
Style: contemporary
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Love it!
Date: June 20, 2009
"Purchased this bench and mirror after a
recommendation from our designer.
Placed in our foyer and have many compliments on the piece. Use the baskets for shoes. Love it!"
recommendation from our designer.
Placed in our foyer and have many compliments on the piece. Use the baskets for shoes. Love it!"
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Review 8 for Windham Bench/Mirrored Panel/Cushion
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maryalice
Location: Bridgewater NJ
Dwelling: house
Style: classic
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Quality Piece
Date: June 20, 2009
"I was looking for a piece to place between my front door and the entrance to my dining room, so, it had to be classic yet functional. This piece has both. Good quality, nice looking. It also adds another seat in my dining room when needed! Love this piece."
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Review 9 for Windham Bench/Mirrored Panel/Cushion
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bgunn
Location: La Vista, NE
Dwelling: house
Style: traditional
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Couldn't be Happier
Date: June 14, 2009
"We purchased the bench and mirror for our entry way and it is perfect! The quality seems quite good. There were a couple of confusing times trying to put it together but overall it was pretty easy assembly. We love this piece!"
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Review 10 for Windham Bench/Mirrored Panel/Cushion
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lmango
Location: Chicago, IL
Dwelling: apartment/condo
Style: classic
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Date: May 29, 2009
"This by far is my favorite piece in my main room of my condo! It is perfect to throw jackets/purses/etc. on when you come home. I used the wicker baskets underneath to store my dog's toys and hats and gloves and they work great."
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Review 11 for Windham Bench/Mirrored Panel/Cushion
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BriKen
Location: Denver
Dwelling: house
Style: traditional
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Windham
Date: May 27, 2009
"Great entryway piece. Very convienent. Our cat never leaves the bench. Great storage underneath the bench. We have baskets in the storage area where we keep hats, gloves and scarves."
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Review 12 for Windham Bench/Mirrored Panel/Cushion
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Grover
Location: Chicago, IL
Dwelling: townhouse
Style: traditional
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Great product, once it's together
Date: May 27, 2009
"The bench looks great and is very sturdy. The hooks are heavy duty and should last a lifetime. The mirror is an actual mirror that won't get scratched like that silvery material that some cheap mirrors use. The adjustments on the feet actually work so that you can place the bench on a less than even surface and not having it wobbling around.
The main reason this product does not get 5 stars is because of the assembly instructions, which were not particularly detailed and included at least two flat-out errors. I have an engineering degree and am pretty good with "spatial" analysis so I was able to notice that some of the panel orientations shown in the instruction figures were not the correct way to assemble the bench. My mom and fiance are both really smart women, and I love them dearly, but neither would have been able to square what was shown in these instructions with the actual panels they would have been trying to assemble.
A final nit-pick. The kit and the instructions do not include any glue or references thereto. I used my own wood glue on all the dowel joints and on some of the seams. I question whether the bench would survive more than one house/apartment move before starting to get rickety without using glue during assembly."
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