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Kendall 2-Shelf Bookcase
Because a home can never have enough storage space, we've created this versatile bookcase. 42" wide x 18.5" deep x 34.5" high Built with kiln-dried solid wood posts for lasting durability. Includes one adjustable shelf. Can be used as a nightstand, end-of-bed bench, bookcase or entryway bench. Our exclusive finishes are applied by hand for exceptional richness, durability and depth of color. Coordinates with our Kendall Bedroom Collection. Wood swatches, below, are available for $20 each. We will provide a merchandise refund for swatches if they're returned within 30 days. Tip resistant kit included. Internet only. View and compare all available finishes at Furniture Finish Guide.
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Review 1 for Kendall 2-Shelf Bookcase
Great Quality
February 10, 2011
This bookcase was for my new babies room. We purchased in sunvalley honey color. It is VERY sturdy and mult purpose. Right now we have baskets underneath and a few books, but as the baby gets older...books will fill the shelves!
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Review 2 for Kendall 2-Shelf Bookcase
SaraAnne
,Fort Myers
,FL
Age:25-34
Number of Children:1
Youngest Child:1 & under
Recommend:Yes
Finally found a beautiful, quality bookshelf
August 29, 2012
My husband and I are about to have our first child and have been searching for a bookcase for our baby's bedroom. Pottery Barn Kids did not sell a bookcase in Cherry wood so I spent $100 on a fake cherry wood bookcase from an office store. It looked hideous and was so poorly constructed. We took it back and I decided paying more for quality was definitely worth it. I ordered a swatch prior to ordering the bookcase to make sure it matched our cherry furniture. The bookcase is almost a perfect match and looks so classy and beautiful. It is sturdy and should last for many years. I will definitely be ordering from Pottery Barn Kids in the future!
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Review 3 for Kendall 2-Shelf Bookcase
Stephbarn
,Novi
,MI
Age:25-34
Number of Children:1
Youngest Child:1 & under
Oldest Child:1 & under
Recommend:Yes
Beware of mismatching colors
June 8, 2012
This bookcase is definitely of great quality, like everything else we have purchased from PB. However, be aware that "sun valley espresso" in the Kendall collection may not (or in this case, does not at all) match "sun valley espresso" in another collection. We have the Catalina dresser/changing table, and we ordered this bookcase assuming the colors would match if they have the same name. They are completely different! And you really have no way of anticipating that until the furniture comes. PB has been very accommodating about returning, exchanging, picking up, etc., but it has been a frustrating, long process hoping that eventually everything in the room will match.
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Review 4 for Kendall 2-Shelf Bookcase
CTjess
,Glastonbury
Age:25-34
Number of Children:2
Youngest Child:1 & under
Oldest Child:2
Recommend:Yes
Large and spacious
May 3, 2012
Much bigger than I anticipated, in fact too big to arrange books inside alone, we are using baskets on the shelves.
Shipped via ups, DH put it together no problem, he says it's quality packed and good quality wood!
Shipped via ups, DH put it together no problem, he says it's quality packed and good quality wood!
It's for my 2yo sons new big boy room and I'm slightly afraid I will find him trying to climb it!! :)
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Review 5 for Kendall 2-Shelf Bookcase
NewMom216
,Houston
,TX
Age:35-44
Number of Children:2
Youngest Child:1 & under
Oldest Child:8+
Recommend:Yes
Love it!!!!!!
November 14, 2011
We bought this for use as a changing table and future toy and book storage. It's the perfect size for our multipurpose use. It was also easy to assemble using the wrench provided. Be sure to use a power drill when screwing the back on...there are so many screws!
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Review 6 for Kendall 2-Shelf Bookcase
AshleyM
Recommend:Yes
Great Bookcase
July 15, 2011
This bookshelf works well in a smallish space. It is great to have the adjustable shelves. The assembly was a little more involved than we would have thought - lots of screws were required for the back panel.
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Review 7 for Kendall 2-Shelf Bookcase
Hamtris
,Madison
,AL
Age:25-34
Number of Children:2
Youngest Child:2
Oldest Child:3
Recommend:Yes
New Bookcase
June 28, 2011
My daughter was outgrowing her changing table and we decided to add a bookcase to her room to fill the hole. The color of the bookcase matches great! It is very sturdy and easy to put together...my only complaint is that the back panel was a little difficult to hold together and attach by myself. I love this bookcase and would order it again in a heartbeat!!!
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Review 8 for Kendall 2-Shelf Bookcase
nycmom307
,New York, NY
Age:25-34
Number of Children:1
Youngest Child:3
Oldest Child:3
Recommend:Yes
GREAT Bookcase!
September 12, 2010
I have purchased many items from PBK over the years, and this is one of the best. The quality is solid and I love the color (espresso). I was pleasantly surprised, because it works wonderfully in the playroom but will also easily fit in any other room in our home if it ever gets moved. It is deep enough to fit bins to store toys without being overwhelming in a smaller room. This bookcase was easier to assemble than many other PBK products I have purchased in the past. Everything fit well together (though, the back of the bookcase was a bit of a pain, because it comes in two parts that both need to be held in place while being attached). It also arrived very quickly, which was a big plus! I would highly recommend this bookcase!
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Review 9 for Kendall 2-Shelf Bookcase
Sterling
Recommend:No
Kendall Bookcase
August 1, 2010
We ordered this bookcase in white to go in our son's nursery. The other furniture in the nursery is all white from a few different companies. I figured that "white" meant it would be a standard white, but the bookcase is distinctly off-white. If you are looking for a true white, I would not recommend this bookcase. We are either going to paint it, try to return, or move to another room as it looks sort of dingy in our nursery.
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Review 10 for Kendall 2-Shelf Bookcase
numberoneGrandma
,Miami
Age:45-55
Number of Children:0
Recommend:Yes
Sturdy
July 28, 2010
We received this bookcase quickly from the order date and it was part
of many shower gifts I purchased for my daughters first child to be.
This is a well made piece of furniture and my son in law and husband put it together in less then an hour after laying out the parts and reading the instructions. The only problem we had was several dings in the floating shelf however we were able to place it upside down and put to the back of the bookcase where no one will see it. That's
why I rated it 4 stars.I also bought the white baskets and polka dot liners. This all looks great with the crib and extra-wide dresser/change table I
bought for the nursery. The color we have is the expresso. It looks great with the complete ensemble of butterfly sheets, quilt, skirt, pillow, bumper pad and white lamp with green pleated shade we bought from pottery barn kids.
of many shower gifts I purchased for my daughters first child to be.
This is a well made piece of furniture and my son in law and husband put it together in less then an hour after laying out the parts and reading the instructions. The only problem we had was several dings in the floating shelf however we were able to place it upside down and put to the back of the bookcase where no one will see it. That's
why I rated it 4 stars.I also bought the white baskets and polka dot liners. This all looks great with the crib and extra-wide dresser/change table I
bought for the nursery. The color we have is the expresso. It looks great with the complete ensemble of butterfly sheets, quilt, skirt, pillow, bumper pad and white lamp with green pleated shade we bought from pottery barn kids.
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Review 11 for Kendall 2-Shelf Bookcase
Lisa3kids
,Wellesley, MA
Age:45-55
Number of Children:3
Youngest Child:8+
Oldest Child:8+
Recommend:Yes
Great, sturdy bookcase
July 14, 2010
This was a perfect purchase. It was very heavy upon delivery so try to make sure you ask for help into the house. I took the pieces apart on the first floor and then moved them upstairs piece by piece before assembly.
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Review 12 for Kendall 2-Shelf Bookcase
Kerri5
,Seattle, WA
Age:35-44
Number of Children:1
Youngest Child:1 & under
Recommend:No
Great Multi-Use Bookcase
May 10, 2010
This was the perfect addition to our nursery. The Kendall bookcase is sturdy and well crafted. It's actually large enough that I am temporarily using the top of it as a changing table, but it will definitely grow with the changes of the room. Love it!!
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Review 13 for Kendall 2-Shelf Bookcase
Egypt
,Anchorage
Age:25-34
Number of Children:2
Youngest Child:2
Oldest Child:6
Recommend:Yes
I love it
April 20, 2010
I was trying to find a bookshelf to put my children's flat screen TV's on and books in. It goes great with their bedroom sets. Easy to assemble. and it's not that cheap furniture that will only last a few years! You will be impressed if you buy!
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Review 14 for Kendall 2-Shelf Bookcase
jslivka36
,Sutton, MA
Age:25-34
Number of Children:1
Youngest Child:1 & under
Recommend:Yes
bigger than expected :-D
March 31, 2010
Assembly was a bit difficult at first(parts didn't exactly fit together - but PB customer care fixed the problem right away!) Excellent product - much bigger than I expected, this is a great addition to my daughter's nursery!! Plenty of room for books, knick knacks and picture frames!
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Review 15 for Kendall 2-Shelf Bookcase
ncresidentnjnative
,Raleigh, NC
Age:45-55
Number of Children:1
Youngest Child:6
Oldest Child:6
Recommend:No
Kendall 2-shelf bookcase
March 11, 2010
Difficult to assemble; very sturdy; brown color does not match other dark brown furniture pieces (including Pottery Barn's Carolina table) - color is a lighter brown, almost a reddish sienna. Not worth the high price.
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Review 16 for Kendall 2-Shelf Bookcase
BergenCountyMom
,Bergen County, NJ
Age:25-34
Number of Children:1
Youngest Child:1 & under
Oldest Child:1 & under
Recommend:Yes
Excellent piece of furniture
February 21, 2010
We actually bought this for our office! Strange, I know, but the quality of the piece is excellent, and it is SO deep, that it fits all of our extra large books and albums. Really looks great, well-constructed, easy to put together (for my husband!). Highly recommend.
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Review 17 for Kendall 2-Shelf Bookcase
Anonymous
,Mechaniscville, MD
Age:25-34
Number of Children:1
Youngest Child:6
Oldest Child:6
Recommend:Yes
Nice furniture!
February 17, 2010
I am very pleased with the quality of the furniture. It is an excellent addition to my son's room which is already filled with the Kendall furniture. However, the only thing that disappointed me....the wood grain is quite different from the other pieces that I purchased @ 4 years ago.
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