Yes, I believe it is. I have a store near me and the quality seems pretty darn good.

If you don't have kids, it'll be fine. If you have kids, I might think twice. Virtually all their case goods are veneer and not the greatest quality. If you have a Crate and Barrel outlet by you, I'd encourage you to check it out. I was amazed at how many of the great looking pieces appeared to damage so easily. Ie knicks in the veneer that you could see right through to particle board.

If you don't have kids that will be running into it with toys, etc. then I'm sure it will be fine. The listing says solid oak and ash veneer so the legs are probably solid and the backing/shelves veneer. This isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's just very hard to repair if gouged/scraped.

I think CB quality is highly variable. I have a dining set, purchased three years ago, and the chairs have not stood up to normal use. I initially returned one chair because it was already broken; now three of my six chairs are broken--$175 each for the chairs. I also have a tv tray set from CB and it's fine.

My advice is to go look at the item and the way it is constructed in the store. If there is any doubt in your mind that it might not be durable, don't buy it. The media center you're considering is probably okay b/c it will not move a lot and the tv should be stationary.

I have a hutch from them, going on two years now. It is not heirloom quality, but it has held up pretty well. Sadly, it was made in China, but we put it together and it is quite solid. I looked for a long time for just the right size and other than going custom, this was my only choice.

We have a coffee table from C&B. The veneer has peeled right off the edges--not a great look. For the amount of money we paid, the coffee table should have been solid wood. Definitely check the labels and stay away from the veneer.

Thanks everyone. We went to one of their furniture stores yesterday to look at the Media Center. It was pretty, but on the floor it had some noticeable scuff marks. And the edges seemed to be lighter in color, I guess the veneer rubbing off? So we decided not to buy it. I did find a really pretty recliner that I would love to get. It was pricey, though. Thanks for your help!! Christy :)

Here is a link that might be useful: The Chair I liked

I recently bought 2 Mitchell Gold chairs from them. I am very pleased with them. The salesman was able to tell me which chairs were made from which manufacturers.

The customer service aspect was wonderful. Great follow thru, good delivery and notice, follow-up call after the delivery and even a written thank you note.

Their case goods are questionable as most are made overseas in Indonesia, China or Vietnam. Their upholstery is pretty decent for the price. Manufacturers include Mitchell Gold, McCreeary Modern and Lee Industries.

OT, but have any of you purchased flatware or dinnerware from C&B? I like a flatware pattern named Tuscany, but I don't know if it's worth the price.

Thanks for any info and I apologize for the OT.

Susan

mpwgmom - Yes, I purchased the Halo bone china last fall and love it. I have been very happy so far.

Thank you! I always find it helpful to get reviews of things. ; )
Susan

We recently purchased a glass door bookcase from CB and it is of good quality for the price. We did have to assemble it ourselves at home, but DH commented that it was very easy to do (much easier than anything from Target or even a wooden kitchen we purchased for DD!). A portion of the bookcase is made of solid wood, and DH thought it was very well built for the cost, much better quality than DIY furniture at target. I would say the quality is comparable to mid-priced furniture that you would get delivered from furniture stores, and better quality than Ashley. CB seems to have several lines of furniture and several price points.