Realspace Magellan 24"W 2-Drawer Lateral File Cabinet, Espresso

There are what seems to be a lot of components at a glance, but they have been well labeled, and the instructions are detailed. The only tools needed for construction are a philips screwdriver and a hammer. In spite of the fact that it is made of pressboard, which I generally dislike, it is well constructed and looks very nice from the outside. Over time, we'll find out if it is durable. With this price, I would give this a 4 out of 5. One full drawer being opened may cause it to tip forward, especially with its weight. The second is that the sliding mechanism on the drawers makes it impossible to use them horizontally, and that is not something that should be overlooked at any price. It is possible to align the files in the unit so they are going in vertically when the unit is viewed from the front—looking down at the unit — when using the device. If you are printing legal size documents, don't use the center divider In that case, the file folders must be tilted in to clear the top. They cannot be lowered in normally, or they bump the top a little. A better extension slide would be one inch further forward or the drawer slides installed an inch further forward. The weight of and design of this piece require it to be securely attached to a wall for it to be operated properly/safely. All in all, this is a great product. It works well, looks good and is fantastic value for money.

Jane Frey

| Apr 20, 2021

I really like the look of these It was easy to put together and was well received. Despite this, however. There are a lot of tippy edges! A tad on the tippy side! The idea of anchoring furniture to a wall really does not appeal to me. The move and cleaning are complicated as a result. It may be necessary to anchor them in this particular case. Fortunately, we were able to find Since we already had some perfect black granite pieces to match the cabinet's size, we were able to weigh them with those, which helped eliminate the tipping issue to a great extent. That's all I have so With the granite on top, they don't look bad. Although we don't want to place files in the top drawers, we haven't given up. Filing is the only purpose for the bottom ones. From the Container store, we bought Elfa basket drawers to line the top drawers. The basket liners fit perfectly inside the hanging file supports, with only a couple of inches wasted between the bottom of the basket liners and the bottom of the Although we could live with it, we still found the top drawers useful for storage of That's all right. I could have fit them better, but it took very little persuasion to get them to fit all the way into the drawers and rest on the frames of the hanging file. Whenever you decide to use Elfa, make sure to get clear plastic liners as well. The liners cost a couple bucks, and without them, all the things in the baskets will fall into the space It would have been pointless for us to have those top drawers without baskets and liners. There is no need to put any weight on the drawer bottoms since they are just cardboard. And you are told not to load There are intended to be hanging folders for everything. We can use the baskets to store items in a very neat way, just as hanging folders would. These cabinets would have been awarded a 1 or 2 star rating if we hadn't figured out those hacks. It's really nice to see them!.

Ashley Lawson

| Mar 13, 2021

I am sure that you can assemble this just as well as I have. As you can imagine, there is a lot of stuff in the box and I was a bit concerned when I took everything out. However, it all went together fairly smoothly. You just need to follow the instructions and all the parts come in bags with their steps labeled. I really like it. It looks solid, heavy, and It did not feel cheap in any other way, except for some of the internal parts used to build the drawer bottoms. Basically, they may not be able to hold heavy things, but since they are filing cabinets, they ought not to be used in that way. In summary, I am happy with my purchase, especially since it was so inexpensive.

Alonzo HARTLEY

| Oct 09, 2020

It was making me crazy to read reviews about lateral drawers of this type. We felt like buying one was such a gamble. Taking a chance on this one was the right choice for me since it was just the size I needed. reading all the reviews that said it was junk, I was happily surprised when I found out that it was She wrote it with the help of her boyfriend. Due to some of the reviews, I told him to take it slow. I love the color, the size, and how easily the drawers glide. He said it went together well and I can see the result. It is a sturdy, well-made piece of furniture that is perfect for my home office. I really can't think of anything not to like.

Mallory Sosa

| Nov 08, 2020

It is a gorgeous piece, but its quality is average. Please do not leave any drink on the We've now got a ring of swelling from the glass on ours. There is a foul smell coming from this piece and it takes a lot of effort to open the top drawer There is an unpleasant smell to the "wood," which is obvious when you open up the drawers.

Victoria PRITCHARD

| Sep 16, 2020

At this price point, you will find the following type of cabinet A particle is The veneer is glued to the board. Put together - Put yourself forward. In addition to plenty of plastic pouches for small parts (screws, tacks, etc. ), there is a bin that holds small plastic containers. Small parts are stored in the numbered bags and each bag contains parts for its respective process.

Julius Shelton

| Aug 02, 2020

The piece otherwise looks good, is heavy, and is a good size.

Jillian Carter

| Feb 05, 2021

I had my son assemble it for me (along with the desk) and he said it's a bit more complicated than Ikea products, but it's not insurmountable. It was a relief to him to assemble it since I don't have a great deal This unit is a nice end unit and has a lot of storage space.

Jamari Cook

| Jan 04, 2021