This chest with a subtle grey wash body that allows the natural grains and textures of the wood to show through it offers a beautiful modern twist on a classic design while retaining all the characteristics that Corona is known and loved for. The item is expertly crafted from solid pine and hand-waxed to protect, preserve as well as enhance the grain. With 9 drawers it offers outstanding value for money that would be a welcome addition to any home. Finished off with decorative metal fittings which give the item its distinctive Mexican styling and offer that warm rustic country charm. The item has hardboard backs and drawer bases, it's delivered flat-packed for easy home assembly with step-by-step instructions.
Arrives in two boxes - make sure delivery driver leaves both. Around 80 bits of wood, over 100 wooden dowels, and a large number of screws. Took me 3hrs for the main frame and (next day) another 3hrs for the draws & to tidy up. Just one screw was "wrong" (self tapper when should have been flat bolt end - handle screw - luckily I had suitable in my O's&E's box).
Take your time (repositioning screws could be problematic) and it all ends up nice and square and looking factory finished. I left the black curved bits shown in the second (draws open) picture, off - they're just decorative bits & I prefer it without them. I also left the bottom half of the back off, that way by just removing the centre draw I can easily get to a 3 gang electricity socket in the wall behind it - very handy.
Looks nice when finished. It's all solid wood so could be stained /varnished /sanded /etc. it if you wanted to. Yes, one at twice (or more !) the price would (probably) look a bit better - if you can find such - but I'm totally happy with this in the main room, and can recommend it (if you're OK with putting it/such together).. Hth. Hampshire, GB. Sun Jul 03 2022