Faulkner 62 Media Console
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Beautiful & sturdy
I bought this piece of furniture about two years ago and it is very sturdy and holds up well. It is an espresso finish and holds up well. I love it. I plan to get the Faulkner library case next. It has an antique / rustic look yet very traditional as well.
May 8, 2012
Fantastic media cabinet!
I bought this media cabinet 3 months ago and have no regrets! It's a solid, classic piece of furniture with lots of room for media components, books and DVDs. Two central cutouts in the back of the unit allow you to route the wires through the top or bottom, providing flexibility. I'm very happy with this cabinet!
May 6, 2012
Perfect Media Cabinet
The media console fits perfect in my home and works great for my tv and components.
May 4, 2012
Amazing in every way!
This piece is amazing! I've had my eye on it for 2+ years and when the 15% off media center sale came around, the wait was over ! I had to get it! Not only is the piece itself great but the customer service was amazing as well! I can't wait to make my next purchase! I lOVE Crate & Barrel!
March 10, 2012
Great media console
I bought the Faulkner 62 media console for my living room. I thought it went perfectly well with my new living room furniture. I was able to buy it while on sale, so I saved a lot of money on it. It looks phenomenal in my living room. I am so happy I purchased the piece. Unfortunately, I have to buy a larger TV now.
March 10, 2012
sturdy and well priced
We recently purchased the 62" faulkner media console to go below our wall-hanging television. It neatly holds multiple electronics (video machine, receiver, internet router, dvr, etc) and they blend seamlessly into the black wood. The shelves inside can be adjusted to accommodate different-sized electronics, and there are holes on the back for your cords.
Spaces were a bit narrow, so be sure you measure your electronics before purchasing. We had no problems, but I could see this being an issue.
Cleaned with beeswax, not wood cleaner. I haven't been able to source the beeswax cleaner yet.
Customer care has been excellent. Delivery was easy and quick, and C & B followed up with emails and phone calls to make sure we were satisfied and had no problems.
March 10, 2012
Love the storage and look!
I'm super happy with this item. The shelves are adjustable and the wood color is really rich. I was worried b/c the one I saw at the store looked really scratched up, so I was worried the wood would scratch really easily but none so far.
February 21, 2012
Powder Post Bettles
We loved the furniture when we first got it. However it had powder post bettles. So they sent a new one but it had the bettles again.
December 10, 2011
Faulkner Media Console
I have this console to go under my large wall-mounted LED TV. The cabinet houses my cable, blu-ray, stereo and accessories. I like the glass panelled front so I don't have to open the doors to use my remote.
One of the adjustable shelves was too short when delivered. I called customer service and asked for a replacement shelf. They advised me that each piece was customed made, so they sent me a completely new console. A+ Customer Service!
August 29, 2011
Works for what we need
We bought this TV console along with the Library Cabinet for use along a long wall in our living room.
Overall, they fit the bill and work for what we need. However, they are not for everyone. First, the product is EXTREMELY rustic and handmade in feeling. It looks like it could have been made by a villager in a 3rd world country. But I knew this when I bought it since I saw it in person - however, if you are buying it online sight unseen, I would caution you.
The finishing in uneven, the wood is uneven and hinges are dirty. But this is all part of the "reclaimed" feel.
Some other reviewers mentioned the black rubbing off. Yes, the black finish DOES rub off but not to the point of wearing through to the bare wood, so no need to worry. I would suggest using an old black sock to buff the furniture and then you can't notice anything rubbing off.
I'm sure this review might have worried some people, but don't be alarmed - we think it looks great, just be sure to see the product in person before you buy it.
August 16, 2011
Love it!
My husband and I purchased this for our new home. It looks great in our den when the sun comes though our front windows. The light brings out the red in the dark wood.
August 16, 2011
Beautiful
This is a beautiful, timeless solid piece of furniture. It has the look of a piece that's been passed down for generations. It was exactly what we were looking for. We didn't have any of the problems some of the other reviewers had. There was no smell, no bugs, just a beautiful piece. There are natural marks and dings but that's what gives it, it's rustic charm. It doesn't look like it just came off of an assembly line, it looks like someone took the time to make it especially for you. We love it.
June 16, 2011
Be very careful
Just received this cabinet and was disappointed to discover that standard stereo and video components DO NOT fit! I know this is hard to believe that a "media cabinet" won't take a 17" component, but the dimensions are about 1/8" too narrow. And the depth on the cabinet is about 1" too shallow for components that have cables plugged into the back. Sad because this cabinet would be perfect if it was made 1" longer and 1" deeper!
February 1, 2011
Do you want termites?
I was sold this product and initially loved it. It is very cute and looked great in our brand new condo. Within a few weeks we noticed holes in the furniture and wood droppings all around it. They sold this piece to us and it turns out it was infested with termites. I will never shop at C&B again because of this. I am disappointed after spending so much money a=on a brand new media console. This is inexcusable for a company of their size and reputation.
July 30, 2010
Gorgeous But...
This beauty has been in our home for a year and we couldn't be happier with the appearance and function but...
We had no idea that this particular finish would come off if wet. And by off, I mean stains your skin, clothes, and anything else with which it comes into contact. We've put 6 layers of spray finish on (spray, wait, sand, spray, wait, sand, spray, wait, sand) and the finish still comes off in some areas when damp. If you don't expect to have sticky, damp little fingers groping your furniture, then buy this - it's absolutely perfect in every way but this.
May 30, 2010
Great piece - "real" furniture
Unlike a lot of other bookcases I found, this one is solidly built and beautiful enough to show off in a living room or library/den. The finish looks hand-rubbed; they put on a finish coat of tinted wax right before it was shipped. I couldn't have found a better home for all of my books.
April 2, 2010
TV Console
I purchases this item for my entry way, then thought it might look great in the office, but in the end it found a home in the family room as our TV console and it looks amazing! It accommodates our 55" LCD perfectly.
March 16, 2010
Excellent item!
Sturdy, nice, well crafted. Exactly as described. We're very happy with this purchase.
December 28, 2009
Very nice piece of furniture
Everything went smoothly from purchase to delivery. Great company to work with and a nice quality piece of furniture. I agree with others who mentioned the color is very dark, almost black. Fortunately, our front room has lots of natural light, but in the evening with lights on it definitely looks black.
November 24, 2009
Great Media Console - 1 Exception
My wife and I love this media console. It looks great and we didn't experience the finish smell that some other reviewers mention. It's very well put together and holds all of my gear - receiver, cable box, blue ray player, power conditioner, wifi router, xbox, etc. You might need to remove some of the shelves and angle your gear to get it in width wise. The one exception is that I wish I could switch out some of the glass with mesh, so I could put front and center channel speakers in it.
The delivery was easy, on time, and the delivery crew was very nice and professional.
November 17, 2009
