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speedy modular storage
shelf shifter. Ingenious stow space by designer Jannis Ellenberger adds, subtracts, divides to fit your stuff. Sleek steel frame powdercoated fresh sprout green stacks up via removable/adjustable shelves for maximum storage space. Great for LPs, periodicals, sweaters and tees. Neat nightstand, too. Learn more about Jannis Ellenberger on our blog. -Designed by Jannis Ellenberger -Engineered wood top and bottom shelves are removable and adjustable -Steel frame with sprout green powdercoat finish -Assembly hardware, anti-tipping hardware included -Levelers included -Made in Taiwan
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11 out of 16(69%)said they would recommend this product to a friend.
customer reviews
Review 1 for speedy modular storage
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Muffy
Date:02/22/2013
would you recommend this product? No
Found another use for them
Date:02/22/2013
I loved these when I saw them in the catalog, but was turned off by the price. I was excited to see them go on sale and was hoping to use them for my fiancé's vinyl and turntables. After putting them together he refused to put his expensive equipment on the flimsy cubes. I repurposed them for storage in another room and am happy with them, but they are not worth the money.
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Review 2 for speedy modular storage
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Tonar
Date:02/07/2013
Location:Denver, CO
rent/own:own
dwelling:house
sq ft:500-1000 sq ft
where did you purchase it?website
how did you hear about CB2 product reviews?email
would you recommend this product? Yes
stackable shelves
Date:02/07/2013
Excellent product; very colorful; easy to assemble
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Review 3 for speedy modular storage
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sjsh0404
Date:01/24/2013
Location:Prairie Village, Kansas
rent/own:own
dwelling:house
sq ft:1000-2500 sq ft
where did you purchase it?website
how did you hear about CB2 product reviews?email
would you recommend this product? Yes
Very Nice Product
Date:01/24/2013
I bought four of these and have stacked them 2x2. They make an attractive shelving option for my home office. The product is very sturdy with a thick wood top. I would have preferred a choice of stain for the wood, but it still looks good. I have my printer on one of the units and the rest I am using for filing and storage. Set up was a little confusing at first because it is a little tricky for one person to assemble but I got the hang of it after completing the first one in about 15 minutes. Would definitely recommend for a casual storage option in an office or kid's bedroom.
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Review 4 for speedy modular storage
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KatD
Date:03/04/2013
Location:New York City
rent/own:rent
dwelling:apartment/condo
sq ft:500-1000 sq ft
where did you purchase it?website
how did you hear about CB2 product reviews?catalog
would you recommend this product? Yes
Love it!
Date:03/04/2013
I am a post grad and just moved into my new nyc apartment. Didn't want to do anything cheesy but saw this and the price was good so I bought it. Really love it and would recommend it to anyone!
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Review 5 for speedy modular storage
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JamesR
Date:03/04/2013
Location:Chicago
rent/own:rent
dwelling:apartment/condo
sq ft:500-1000 sq ft
where did you purchase it?store
how did you hear about CB2 product reviews?review giveaway
would you recommend this product? Yes
Functional!
Date:03/04/2013
I geek out over functional and modular furniture, so this was a no-brainer for me. It fits records perfectly which is what I'm using it for. These are very sturdy, I don't know what the other reviewers are talking about. I bought them before they went on sale and I thought they were pricey, but the price now is officially a steal. Get it!
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Review 6 for speedy modular storage
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smallapartmentsmallapartm
Date:01/05/2013
Location:New York
rent/own:rent
dwelling:apartment/condo
sq ft:less than 500 sq ft
where did you purchase it?website
how did you hear about CB2 product reviews?website
would you recommend this product? No
Not sturdy
Date:01/05/2013
These cabinets look really nice but the wooden top and bottom does not securely attach to the green metal sides. There are screws to attach the metal sides to the cross bars, but nothing for the wooden top and bottom, only notches for them to sit in. I also don't think there is a way to stack them very securely.
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Review 7 for speedy modular storage
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rawvibe
Date:12/03/2012
Location:Downtown Chicago
rent/own:own
dwelling:townhouse
sq ft:2500+ sq ft
where did you purchase it?store
how did you hear about CB2 product reviews?website
would you recommend this product? Yes
speedy modular storage
Date:12/03/2012
I love these. I bought them originally to be bedside tables. Then I needed a taller stand temporarily for a stereo speaker at a recent party. Stacked was a little confusing at first, until I figured out that I had to remove the surface of the lower unit, and the feet of the upper unit. Then it's quite stable. It now lives in my entryway and serves as a perfect spot for keys, my purse, umbrella, etc.
I didn't give it 5 stars because I think it's overpriced for the simplicity of the design and cheaper materials. Also, stacked, I'd love to add more shelves to the existing grooves, but that option doesn't appear to be available. That won't stop me, though, from purchasing a 3rd unit.
Oh, and I love the color.
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Review 8 for speedy modular storage
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Anonymous
Date:10/25/2012
Location:Iowa
rent/own:own
dwelling:apartment/condo
sq ft:500-1000 sq ft
where did you purchase it?website
how did you hear about CB2 product reviews?website
would you recommend this product? Yes
Good for vinyl storage
Date:10/25/2012
I stacked three of these shelves for vinyl record storage. The shelves look great and have no trouble being loaded down with records. We've had them about a year, and no problems at all. They also look cool and not too flimsy.
I agree that it's weird that you end up with extra pieces. You should be able to order the top shelf separately and then maybe each unit could be cheaper--$100 is kind of pricey. But I'll probably order another couple of them anyway as my husband's collection grows :-/
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Review 9 for speedy modular storage
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highlow
Date:08/09/2012
Location:nyc
rent/own:rent
dwelling:apartment/condo
sq ft:500-1000 sq ft
where did you purchase it?website
how did you hear about CB2 product reviews?website
would you recommend this product? No
flimsy
Date:08/09/2012
Was disappointed with the quality of the materials and design - wood pieces do not fit well, too slippery to stack, and crossbar in back too thin. I own many pieces of furniture from CB2, and this does not compare to the general good quality of the others.
9 of 11 found this review helpful.
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Review 10 for speedy modular storage
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Bigmac
Date:03/10/2012
Location:Washington DC
rent/own:rent
dwelling:apartment/condo
sq ft:1000-2500 sq ft
where did you purchase it?website
would you recommend this product? No
poorly designed
Date:03/10/2012
These so called modular storage should not be stacked. I saw three stacked in the store, and they all fell apart when a sales clerk inadvertently leaned against it. Everything on it came crashing down. I bought three and realized that if I ever leaned against it, I would lose my computer and stereo equipement. For some weird reason, they do not attach to one another. Second, you are forced to keep the top shelf in place and can only place the second shelf mid way or at the bottom. It limits the height of what you can store. They look nice, but i took them back.
6 of 6 found this review helpful.
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Review 11 for speedy modular storage
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sandman01z
Date:02/28/2012
Location:Los Angeles
rent/own:rent
dwelling:loft
sq ft:500-1000 sq ft
where did you purchase it?website
how did you hear about CB2 product reviews?catalog
would you recommend this product? Yes
Super Cute
Date:02/28/2012
I went to the store in West Hollywood, but they were back ordered so i ordered online. I bought 3. I love them. They are super cute for my loft. They are not that expensive.
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Review 12 for speedy modular storage
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DavidCSF
Date:02/05/2012
Location:San Francisco
rent/own:own
dwelling:apartment/condo
sq ft:500-1000 sq ft
where did you purchase it?website
how did you hear about CB2 product reviews?email
would you recommend this product? Yes
Good looking shelves, need better modularity
Date:02/05/2012
As some other reviewers commented, when stacking two units, it's not designed to use both top shelves. As a hack, I used four small wood screws to attach the top unit to the top shelf of the bottom unit (through the holes for the feet). It's not great, but it does the trick for me.
The shelves are heavy and feel sturdy, but not very thick. So I wouldn't put too much weight on them. The metal sides are well designed, but be sure to really tighten the bolts.
They're perfect for some stereo equipment, a few CDs, and a network player.
The shelves are heavy and feel sturdy, but not very thick. So I wouldn't put too much weight on them. The metal sides are well designed, but be sure to really tighten the bolts.
They're perfect for some stereo equipment, a few CDs, and a network player.
2 of 2 found this review helpful.
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Review 13 for speedy modular storage
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angiep
Date:01/27/2012
Location:Austin, TX
rent/own:own
dwelling:house
sq ft:1000-2500 sq ft
where did you purchase it?website
how did you hear about CB2 product reviews?catalog
would you recommend this product? Yes
Speedy Modular Storage
Date:01/27/2012
Look is great but quickly found that construction was not up to CB2 standards. Specifically the brown finish on shelves scratch very easily; am using two stacked units in my kitchen for microwave stand and cookbook, etc. storage and my stainless fruit keeper has already ruined the look of the shelf through scratches. Also, the assembly screws should be a bit longer, one of them popped off within the first week of assembly.
3 of 4 found this review helpful.
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Review 14 for speedy modular storage
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Audiophile
Date:01/21/2012
rent/own:own
dwelling:house
sq ft:1000-2500 sq ft
where did you purchase it?website
would you recommend this product? No
No good for records
Date:01/21/2012
I ordered 3 of these to hold my husband's record collection. One had to be sent back because it was missing hardware and metal sides were not properly stamped. Once we got the replacement together and full of records, the box collapsed as the bottom board broke under the weight. Luckily the records were not damaged, but husband is not happy.
8 of 8 found this review helpful.
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Review 15 for speedy modular storage
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csts
Date:01/15/2012
Location:south central U.S.
rent/own:own
dwelling:townhouse
sq ft:1000-2500 sq ft
would you recommend this product? Yes
I agree -- add-ons need to be sold separately
Date:01/15/2012
The unit looks cool, and I've been considering it for a while, but I have the exact same issue that a previous reviewer mentioned: why pay for three whole units if, when stacking, you'll eliminate the second shelf on both the second and third units! The first unit needs all 4 sides; add-ons only need 3 sides. It would really help if the add-ons could be sold that way!
3 of 4 found this review helpful.
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Review 16 for speedy modular storage
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oinospell
Date:01/10/2012
Location:Chicago
where did you purchase it?store
how did you hear about CB2 product reviews?website
would you recommend this product? Yes
slightly misleading
Date:01/10/2012
I am a bit disappointed that the "modular" nature of this storage unit requires the purchase of three separate units, with resulting extra unusable hardware and two unusable top shelves, that are not needed to build the three-level storage unit as shown in the catalogue and online. True modularity would make certain parts optional and reduce waste and shipping costs, which I am certain are part of the purchase price! I have paid for unnecessary parts. Want to buy them back?
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