Sauder Heritage Hill Computer Credenza, Classic Cherry finish

Easy to install and very accurate on parts, durable and elegant.

Tres difficile à assembler mais ça en vaut la chandelle. Je l'aime bcp. J'ai cependant une égratignure.

Overall this is a very solid good looking desk that when assembled has the look of a desk that would cost far more. My only complaint which I have experienced with other pieces of furniture made by Sauder is that their instruction manuals can be vague and rather confusing causing frustration in assembly. It would be nice instead of illustrations that are drawn they could perhaps provide illustrations in the instruction manual with actual photos and more detail. Other than this complaint overall it is a nice looking sturdy desk.

The Sauder Heritage Hill Collection Credenza Model 404944 is a good value. There are better credenzas - at much higher prices. But this one is well worth the cost. I bought it primarily because I needed a credenza exactly 60” wide, give or take a half inch, with traditional styling in wood or wood veneer. This credenza fit those requirements, and looks great. Before you buy, you should be aware that: (1) This Is Not Solid Wood. This is cherry wood veneer on manufactured wood/particle board. I have a solid wood desk that I sit on from time to time. I would not try that with this credenza. The particle board appears to be pretty solid for its intended uses, but time will tell. (2) Buy More Glue. You will run out of glue, quickly. Other reviews noted that, so I just picked up Gorilla Glue from the hardware store before the delivery. (3) There Were No Scratches. That surprised me. Some reviews stated that the pieces came with scratches and that it was shipped with a touch up marker to deal with the scratches. Mine did not come with a touch up marker, but it also had no scratches on the pieces. Perhaps, Sauder now packs the pieces differently to preclude scratches. (4) Sauder’s customer service is excellent. One of the wood pieces was broken - perhaps because I did not lay the unit flat on the floor when I opened it and pieces fell on each other. I called the number on the last page of the instruction booklet and they (a real human being!) immediately shipped out a replacement unit. It arrived two days later. If a piece is missing or broken, don’t worry about it. Just give them a call. Is Assembly Easy or Hard?. Some reviewers have said that assembly was hard, while others said it was easy. In a sense, both statements are true. In one sense, assembly was easy. The directions are clear and easy to follow. There are instructions and pictures and every part is numbered or lettered. There were exactly the number of items required. Nothing was missing. If you follow the instructions patiently, it is next to impossible to get lost. In another sense, assembly was difficult. The instructions are clear, but there are 22 steps, with subparts to each step. Do not think that you will assembly the unit in an evening. It took me three to four evenings to complete. It was not particularly difficult (and I am not particularly “handy”), but it did take some time. Minor Issues. (1) Each of the two drawer fronts to the large drawer is attached to the front of the large drawer by only two screws. The drawer handles pull above and parallel to the line formed by the two screws. Thus, every time you pull the large drawer open, you will be loosening the two screws until the drawer fronts develop some wobbling and you need to retighten the screws. This is not a big issue in the grand scheme of things, but a third screw attachment could have prevented this. (2) The credenza comes with some pretty useful cable management, including a grommet in the top of the credenza. I decided to replace the pass through grommet with a power outlet grommet. If you do that, you should be aware that most outlet grommets require 3” of clearance, while the desk has only 2” of clearance (depth from top of credenza). I have ordered a low profile power grommet that should work. Again, this is not a big issue. On the whole, the credenza looks wonderful, is functional, and is well worth the price in both money and the time spent putting it together.

Solid and beautiful piece of furniture.