Simple Connect Essex TV Stand, 60-Inch

The thought of a tool less build is appealing. The only real pro is it is built quickly in 7 steps.The unit presses together in several places with plastic pegs preinstalled in one side of a piece being pressed into holes predrilled in another piece. When they mate correctly there is an audible "pop", so perhaps they would hold under lifting by the top.The top and bottom of the unit are warped. So many of the above mentioned plastic pegs don't press in completely, no audible "pop" makes me feel things aren't secure. All connectors that slide and lock the back and sides together are plastic. There are 4 thumbscrews that hold the right and left sides to the bottom and two legs screw in by hand and tie the center boards to the bottom. These are in addition to the quarter inch of plastic pegs mentioned above. Lastly there are 4 half moon shaped pieces that further secure the sides and back to the top.Cons:This feels like it is popping apart when you lift it to move it. The warped top and bottom keep it from securing tightly by not allowing all surfaces to mate and thus not all plastic pegs to seat, leading to the insecure feeling when lifting it. No screws ensure you can't tighten the warped parts down. The upside is that all the weight will be pusing down and one likely won't move it much afer its set. Over all its not worth the money. Pass on this one, I wish I had.

As another review mentioned, the unit does not hold together. There is a poorly designed dowel and hole system that does not secure the top, bottom and sides together. I have had mine for a little more than year. The top and bottom are bowed, and no longer attached in the center. It's gets worse every time it's moved, even when lifting it entirely from the bottom. Basically, it's falling apart.

Quick shipping as always. As usual with these build-it-yourself pieces, there is a sea of styrofoam keeping everything protected. Makes a huge mess when unpacking but our piece was in perfect shape despite several gashes in the packaging. Went together in less than an hour and looks great. We had no warped pieces but did find a few books placed under the center back rail helped keep it from flexing when trying to seat the pegs. Once together it's solid and easy to move around. Recommended, especially on sale!

The stand is very good looking, and worth the money. When installing this stand, follow directions exactly as stated, and make sure on each step you 'pop' them in tightly. If you do not, you will find that the top of the stand will not 'pop' in properly. This is a very easy install, no tool required.

This stand is only offered in Mocha color. The elegant cherry stain finish you see here is a deception. I don't believe this is an error on Amazon's part; this is the product image provided by the manufacturer. But Amazon should update the specs to reflect the true finish color, as other merchants have done on their websites. My 10 cents worth.