I purchased this cart to be used as a coffee/tea station. It now holds my single-cup coffee maker and all of the associated supplies. The cart is definitely sturdy, and looks great. There is plenty of storage space in the open and closed areas. The door and drawer operate properly after assembly.The assembly process took me around 10 minutes to unpack and organize the parts, then around an hour for assembly at a leisurely, steady engineer's pace (yes I am one). I didn't have help, though I recommend it after being through the process. The instructions were clear, though I found one error where it tells you to put a screw into the wrong spot (Z2 on Step 2 for the Oct '11 instructions). I figured out where it actually needed to go. The order of assembly was somewhat unusual, and it seems flimsy as you are assembling it, but it does come together well.To assemble, I recommend that you first separate each part (including screws, etc) and lay them out in order, oriented as they are shown in the instructions. It will make the assembly process easier. Some sticky notes might help for temporary labeling of parts. Use a screwdriver with an allen bit instead of the allen wrench included, and your fingers will thank you. You'll also need to use your own Philips screwdriver. Be careful tapping in the screw covers so not to damage the black paint on them.

First: Beware that the instructions are booty and prepare yourself to make up swear words trying to assemble it.Once you pass that hurdle, it's a great product and we are very happy with it.

Nice little kitchen cart, for some reason I cant get the wheels to lock into place, but it doesn't just roll around on it's own. I would buy this item again.

I received my shipment on time and everything looked good. Except I'm missing a screw for the towel bar on the side! I will be contacting the seller to see if they can send one. Otherwise, it was a bit shaky when putting together, but once it was together, it was pretty sturdy. Instructions were easy enough for this chick to understand because I put it together by myself! Yay me!

The only reason this does not get 5 stars was because assembling this thing was very difficult. You need 2 people for sure and you need to hold a few pieces that are floating at times because the structure is not there. You cannot just build it on itself. It has to be angled and rotated. You need to have patience and good deltoids / arm muscles when holding it up.

I really like the look of the cart so it was what I ordered, regardless of the previous reviews stating it was difficult to assemble. They were right, it was difficult especially when there were parts missing and the holes did not line up. The person I hired to put it together said and it would have been impossible for a person who couldn't have thought outside the box. He got it together, but it took a lot of work, two trips to the store, and it required a drill. This was not in the instructions. But once it was done...I really like it!!

This a a well made beautiful piece. I assembled this myself in 2 hours. The tricky part is keeping the enclosed section square while you work on the cart. I looked over the instructions before I started and found that it was easier at time to flip the item to its top while working on the enclosed area. Once that is assembled it is a breeze to assemble the rest. It does have a few wood dowels but those are not relied on for structure, mostly just to keep the item square while assembling.Another reviewers have addressed the drawer: No glides and no stop. There is a stop at the front of the unit that flips down once the drawer goes in. It is not a piece of plastic, but a finished wood stop a 1/2 inch thick. The glides are also of finished wood and not cheap plastic that has broken on two other carts I have purchased over the years from other makers.Usability: the casters are heavy duty and lock at the front, and roll easily. The towel bar is study enough that it can be used as a handle to pull the cart around the kitchen. The top is painted black so I keep a butcher block handy. The shelves are sturdy enough that they hold my smaller cookbooks and my 2 inch thick butcher block when not in use. I reserved the enclosed space on its highest setting to keep the Sunbeam 2371 MixMaster blender I just bought. It houses this item perfectly with the bowls. I use the drawer for my pot holders so I can not speak of its durability. I bought this to be placed nest to my stove in a 1920's kitchen with the back setting against the stove like an end cabinet. For me, it is perfect. I had to change sides that the towel holder/handle is on but it is a perfect width to work on. Great cabinet to extend your space in a small or awkward kitchen.

Just the perfect size for the space I had. The only problem that I had was that the little covers they include put over the screws keep popping out, even with gorilla glue. Not a deal breaker. Cart looks nice in my tiny kitchen :)

After looking for all kinds of furniture to house my boozing needs in my limited space, I stumbled across this gem. It works great for storing all bottle types, can be wheeled to another area, has a drawer, and closed shelf area. It wasn't too hard to put together either. The only complaint I have is that the cabinet drawer doesn't shut all the way to the magnetic clasp. This could just be an issue with my door being slightly warped at the top though. Overall, it's a good value for the money.

I bought this for my son and he put it together, he is in a small studio apt and this works great to hold his microwave and also gives him more storage as his kitchen area is very limited.

This piece was ridiculously difficult to put together. Took my very intelligent and handy husband close to 2 hours to complete the job. Once together, it is very nicely made and has lots of storage. Make sure you have someone to help you assemble it!

it was a little difficult to assimble. The holes didnt match up. Sturdy once you get it together.Karen B

This cart is solid. It'll take you an hour or so to put together. The same cart would probably cost twice as much assembled, so its worth the trouble. If you have an electric drill with a hex driver, you'll save tons of time. The cart looks good and serves its purpose.

What I liked:It's made of real wood.It looks great.What I disliked:The instructions weren't the best but they're not impossibly hard.The included tool is cheap.The top drawer isn't on wheels so it takes some effort to close.Summary:There are many comments about impossibly hard instructions. They're not. This thing does have a lot of screws and will take a little while to assemble. Don't use the included allen wrench.

This fits exactly where I needed it to. The only problem is with the drawer. The sides wouldn't line up quite right and the drawer is extremely difficult to open and close. Lucklily, the items I store in there aren't everyday kitchen items.

I needed a new kitchen cart and had some specific requirements so that it would functional for the area I needed to place it. Holds everything I need. Gave me an extra drawer in the kitchen, although the drawer doesn't work really well - no glides for easy movement - also the drawer is not very deep - still is extra space and I use it tons! If you are looking for something small and functional, this is it!