It arrived in excellent condition and I'm actually surprised by the quality for the price. The fireplace looks like real flames and all of the shelving seems very sturdy. Assembling the fireplace shelf was the most difficult part but the instructions were fairly easy to understand. The only issue I had was that it said to use part 12 and yet it really meant part 2. Fortunately, this was near the end and the picture clearly showed they meant part 2 and not 12. The only other issue I had was that near the end the step to put in the square fireplace bracket can be very difficult. This is due to the fact that there is limited space to work with... you need a short screwdriver and even then it can be difficult to get the screws to set properly into the wood due to the limited space. As such, I highly suggest marking the holes on the square piece at the end (you'll know what I mean when you get to this step). You can then pre-tap the holes using a automatic screwdriver so that when you go to do this step it'll be MUCH easier to get the screws tightened. Overall, it took me about ~3 hours to complete the fireplace shelf. It would have been less if I hadn't thought I did something wrong, undo what I did, and then discover I was actually right in the first place!
The two side shelves were incredibly easy to assemble. The most difficult part is putting the top piece on because it uses screws but even then there's plenty of space and you can use a automatic screwdriver to get the screws started. Just make sure not to overtight it... I usually use an automatic screwdriver to start it and then manually screw it in the rest of the way.
The only negative about this shelf is they could have pre-tapped the spots for the screws. It can be very difficult to get the screws to set properly, especially in the times in which space is limited.
One thing worth mentioning is the 'espresso' color is darker than we originally thought it would be. It's basically about as dark of a brown as you can get before it just turns straight black. I even mistook it for being black when I originally opened the packaged until I put some light on it. With that said, the end result actually looks very classy and we're pleased with how the color turned out!
| Brand | SEI Furniture |
|---|---|
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 14"D x 70.25"W x 42"H |
| Material | Engineered Wood, Glass, Plastic |
| Finish Type | Lacquered |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Heat Output | 5000 BTU per Hour per Foot per Degree Fahrenheit |
| Special Feature | Led Flame, Flame Effect, Bookshelves |
| Style | Traditional |
| Color | Espresso |
| Room Type | Living Room, Bedroom |
| Ventilation Type | Vent Free |
| Heating Coverage | 400 square feet |
| Included Components | Firebox, Remote Control, Mantel |
| Specific Uses For Product | Indoor |
| Item Weight | 157 Pounds |
| Orientation | Center |
| Model Name | Tennyson Electric Fireplace with Bookcases |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Chamber Depth | 14 Inches |
| Item Weight | 157 pounds |
| Item model number | FA8545BE |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Weight | 67 Pounds |
