Oceanstar Design Group Bamboo Kitchen Trolley, Natural

This product far exceeded my expectations. I was looking for a cart to store our very heavy Kitchen Aid K5SS and make it easier and safer to move it between the kitchen pantry to the kitchen island. Lifting and carrying the mixer the eight feet distance was getting too difficult (we are both 75). This cart worked perfectly for this. It is surprisingly sturdy and the wheels high quality and sturdy and allow smooth and stable rolling of the cart. The sustainable bamboo is heavy duty, and the assembly was a breeze. Even the packing stood out in its quality The cardboard box was heavily constructed, the packing inside extremely well done with minimal plastic packing waste, and even the printed instructions were high quality and easy to follow. (Mostly pictures). Note: The drawer is well made, solid bamboo, and was designed to slide under the top shelf, however I moved it lower and set i on one of the lower shelves in order to accommodate the large mixer bowl.

We bought this kitchen trolley in December 2021. After two years it's as good as new. We use it as extra counter space when cooking. We store our flatware in the drawer. We have bread on the top shelf while the other shelves store our small cutting boards and our flour canister. Handy to have, easy to move around, sturdy and looks good in our tiny abode. We're very happy with out purchase.

First of all, the nay-sayers have expectations that are way too high. If you know what you're getting when you buy this, you'll be happy with it. Don't act like you're buying a thousand dollar table, folks.I bought it to use as a stationary shelf for light-weight items. I am not using the included casters and that makes it much less wobbly and sturdy enough for everyday use. I also spray painted and sealed the entire unit inside and out. No sanding necessary with Rust-Oleum 2-in-1. After doing that, I believe it's much more durable and attractive. But it looks nice enough without paint to be useful in pretty much any setting. Cheap enough that you can make it any color you like without breaking the bank. Easy enough to put together in about 15 minutes. Would only take 5 if you have someone to assist.Don't order this expecting to hold up large appliances or heavy weight. It would be great for a 2-3 gallon aquarium or fish bowl. Maybe a small stand mixer. It's ideal for medium-large houseplants or as a wine and liquor station.It gets 4 stars instead of 5 because $50 is at the top of what I'd consider paying for something like this. Including casters with such a light-weight piece of furniture was a mistake on the manufacturer's part but at least you have 4 decent casters for some other use, I guess?I like it and would buy it again.

It is a sturdy easy to assemble table.It is very useful is a time saver in the kitchen and where meals can be made by rolling this table from the counter top to the cooking surface with ease.

Nice little unit. Slightly smaller than I expected. Assembly took about 30 minutes. I have a lot of experience assembling flat packs. Lightweight. Rolls around easily. I wouldn't put anything very heavy on this; It's not that robust.

I have a small kitchen and the cart I was using didn't fit the particular space next to the cabinet. I needed a uniformity to the size and color and this was the only cart that had all the features I was looking for. Perfect for my need. My husband put it together very fast and he didn't complain it was easy and he is elderly. So yes this is good for an area that needs a cart this size and the fact you can wheel it is a plus. Happy with this purchase.

It's great. It's solid, rolls well and the drawer is aligned properly and slides easily. Looks great. I did not have any issues with installation. Super cute for a small space. It can take some weight, too. Looks better than the photos so you'll be happy with it. I'd buy again.

I am somewhat disappointed with this purchase. It does the job I needed it to do but this item has some quality shortcomings that I'll get into later.I needed an inexpensive utility table in my kitchen to accommodate a new toaster oven. The Oceanstar Kitchen Trolley was just the right size I needed to fit into a relatively tight space. It also looked nice on the web page. I was a bit concerned looking at some of the other reviews but given the price, I figured it was worth a shot.I will preface my comments by saying that like any red blooded male that identifies himself as a member of the American Middle Class, I have a lot of experience assembling furniture from numerous sources, including Ikea (indeed, a nearly obligatory right of passage) and Amazon.The first sign of trouble when the package arrived. Amazon did not use an outer box and there were some holes punched into the box, presumably by rough handling during USPS shipping. Then to my horror when I opened the box, loose screws started cascading out of the box and onto the floor of my garage. Given that the box had holes, I was obviously wondering if all the hardware was going to be there, Fortunately I eventually confirmed everything was there but it did make for a period of consternation.At it turns out, all the hardware was supposed to be in ziplock type bag that opened during shipment. I presume it was never closed properly at the factory. All the rest of the bamboo items were reasonably well protected.Before starting assembly, I looked for the instructions. Frankly, they were pretty minimal. I have uploaded an image of the instruction so you can see for yourself. For me, it was sufficient but I am not sure it would be for everyone.The fine print on the instructions recommends two adults for assembly. That is ludicrous. One person with minimal skills should be adequate. A well lighted workbench or table would be a good idea. As with many items I have assembled, this uses screws that require an allen wrench instead of a screwdriver. Oceanstar included an allen wrench to add to the collection in my toolbox. However, since was not my first rodeo, I used a hex bit with an electric screwdriver. That significantly speeds up assembly. The only note of caution is to avoid tightening the screws all the way initially. It is best to leave them a little loose and then complete tightening after it is completely assembled.Another reviewer noted that not all the holes line up. I can confirm that is the case. In my case when attaching the tabletop piece, there were holes that did not line up even though I left myself some "wiggle room" by leaving the other screws a bit loose. I ended up abandoning the four shorter screws that came in the box and substituted some slightly narrower screw that allowed a bit more play. That worked. However, this points to poor QA and attention to detail by the manufacturer, who should hang their heads in shame. (Note: I tend to vent and I feel better now).After completing assembly, I inserted the drawer and found it the right side would not close flush as the left side did. There is about 1/16th of an inch sticking out. I uploaded a picture depicting that. I attribute that to the hole misalignment I mentioned. However, it just did not seem to be a big enough deal to partially disassemble and attempt to fix it. Maybe later. Although annoying to me because I know it's there, from any distance the discrepancy is not really noticeable.I chose not to install the wheels because I don't plan on moving the trolley around my kitchen. Given the lightweight nature of this trolley, I'd almost say the wheels seem heavier than needed and are overkill for this application. But they're there is you need them.The negative observations aside, the kitchen trolley looks attractive in my kitchen. The quality of the bamboo and the finish is pretty decent. One would definitely not want to put anything heavy on this but for toaster ovens or other light appliances, it is quite sufficient and pretty rigid once assembled.All in all, given the quality shortcomings I would not regard this as a superior value. On the other hand, I do not feel totally ripped off. Hence, the three star review.If you are handy around the house, can deal with minimal instructions and are prepared to deal with minor surprises, this kitchen trolley can work for you. But I cannot in good conscience give it a higher recommendation.