Sauder Reviews

Sauder has an overall rating of 4.0 based on 31 reviews. Customer feedback on Sauder is mixed: Sauder reviewers highlight positive aspects like affordable prices, stylish designs, easy assembly, which strongly appeal to budget-conscious consumers, young professionals, first-time furniture buyers. However, Sauder is often criticized for its variable quality, limited customer service, longer shipping times.

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All Sauder Reviews (31)
terry_Guidry93
May 20, 2026
"Heads up: the instructions are actually clear"
Just a quick public heads-up for anyone wondering: the instructions were easy to follow. I didn’t have to guess much, and the directions were simple enough to get through without any hassle.
ADAMS
May 20, 2026
"I ordered a Sauder storage cabinet and..."
I ordered a Sauder storage cabinet and, for the most part, the listing was accurate. The color looked basically like the pictures, and the measurements matched what was posted, which is all you can really ask for with furniture online because descriptions are never 100% perfect anyway.

The only reason I’m sticking with 4 stars is that the material felt a bit lighter than I thought it would from the description. That said, once it was put together, it looked nice and works fine for storage. I just think these kinds of cabinets always end up feeling a little different in person than they seem online.
JoanScott_39
May 13, 2026
"Looks nice , but not super sturdy"
The desk looks good once it’s set up , but the wood feels a little cheap in a few places . A couple of the edges chipped faster than I expected , which was kind of disappointing . It’s working fine for now , I’m just not totally convinced it’ll last a long time ...
Richard-palmer
May 08, 2026
"Found what I needed, but the site felt a little awkward"
I did end up finding what I was looking for, so that was good, but the website itself felt a bit clunky to use. Some pages loaded slower than I expected, and a few of the menus had me clicking around for longer than I probably should’ve been. Maybe I’m just used to simpler layouts, but it kind of made the whole thing feel less smooth. Checkout was fine though, no issues there. Overall, it wasn’t bad, just not as easy to use as it could be
Janene_robles72
May 07, 2026
"Held up better than I thought it would"
I bought a Sauder desk and bookcase a few years back, they’ve lasted better than I expected. I mean, they’re not perfect at this point, the finish has a couple little chips, mostly from being moved around, but nothing that really bothers me.
For what I paid, I’m happy with them. The drawers still slide fine, and the shelves haven’t really sagged much. Assembly was, well, assembly was kind of a pain, so I’d take off one star for that, but overall the durability has been surprisingly solid.
jamesshaw3411
April 29, 2026
"Kinda perfect for my space"
I ordered a desk from Sauder and it ended up being just the right size for my small room. It fits nicely without feeling too bulky or taking over the space. The measurements on the site were accurate too, so there weren’t any surprises when it arrived. I’m kinda really happy with how it worked out.
JacquelineBuckner_01
April 26, 2026
"Finished It in About an Hour"
Finished it by myself in about an hour, which surprised me. I bought a desk from Sauder and expected the usual assembly headache, but it was actually easy. The instructions made sense, all the holes lined up, and everything came together without much hassle...
hello_francis024
April 11, 2026
"Shipping were just okay"
The shipping were kinda slow, not gonna lie, but it did show up eventually. Nothing too bad, just wish it had been a little quicker.
Betsy-lee
April 03, 2026
"Return process was simple, but refund took a little while"
The return was easy enough and everything went smoothly. I did get my refund in the end, but I waited longer than I expected.
john_Marx75
March 30, 2026
"Showed up damaged, but I made it work"
I ordered a bookcase from sauder.com and it actually arrived quickly, which was nice. But when I opened it, one of the side panels had a dent and the corner was chipped. The box was beat up too, so I’m guessing it happened during shipping. Frustrating, frustrating.

I ended up putting that side against the wall, so most of the damage is hidden and I didn’t feel like dealing with a return. Assembly was manageable, though a few of the holes didn’t line up quite right, so it took a little extra patience.

For the price, it’s decent and it’ll do the job. I just wish it hadn’t shown up damaged straight out of the box, because that’s annoying, really annoying...
DOWNS
March 23, 2026
"Overall, I’m happy with it. Once it..."
Overall, I’m happy with it. Once it was all put together, the furniture looked really nice. A couple of the pieces didn’t line up perfectly at first, but I don’t think that’s a big deal with this kind of assembly. I just loosened a few screws, shifted things around, and then tightened everything back up until it sat straight. It took a little extra time, but nothing crazy. I’d still buy it again
TashaStoudt
March 20, 2026
"I was able to find the part..."
I was able to find the part I needed, which was good. Shipping did take a little while, so I wasn’t totally sure at first if everything was on track, but it did show up in the end
JeanNarain_36
March 12, 2026
"I had a question about a missing..."
I had a question about a missing part from my Sauder desk , so I sent them a message kind of assuming I would be waiting a while .

They got back to me the next day , which surprised me . The whole thing was easy too , no annoying back and forth , just asked for the details they needed and handled it .
The part showed up a few days later , and that was it . Happy with how simple they made the whole thing
Kathy_kubiszewski85
March 08, 2026
"The Great Color Betrayal"
The furniture itself is totally fine, no real complaints there. But the color online had me expecting something warmer and cozier, and then it showed up looking way more gray in person. Not exactly a disaster, just one of those mildly dramatic letdowns where you stare at it like, “Really? This is what we’re doing?”
alvapearson6685
February 24, 2026
"Works way better than I expected"
The drawers slide really smoothly and the doors line up nicely, which is kind of ridiculous for how little hassle it took to get everything working right. No complaints from me...
chong1979
February 17, 2026
"Good shelves for the price"
These shelves are solid and didn’t cost too much, so I’m happy with them. A friend actually recommended them to me, and I can see why, great value for the price.
Arthur-card
February 10, 2026
"Looks even better than I expected"
I remember thinking it might look decent when I ordered it, but once I had it in my room, it looked better than I expected. The finish is really clean and gives the space a nicer feel.
mirandawilliams1296
February 05, 2026
"Nice desk, but the assembly was frustrating"
I ordered a desk from sauder and overall it looks good now that it’s finally put together. That said, assembly took way longer than I expected because a few of the holes didn’t line up right, which made the whole process more frustrating than it should’ve been. Shipping was fine and nothing arrived damaged, so that was a plus. For the price, it’s decent, but between the extra time and hassle, I feel like some kind of compensation or discount would be fair.
JamesDavis_91
January 27, 2026
"Holding up well so far"
I’ve been using this daily and the material feels sturdy. There are a couple edges that look like they could get nicked if I’m not careful, but nothing major so far. I did ask support about durability and they basically said it’s made for regular everyday use, just to avoid rough handling around the edges. Overall, it’s been holding up well.
hello_bruce249
January 27, 2026
"I ordered a cabinet from sauder.com and overall..."
I ordered a cabinet from sauder.com and overall I’m really happy with it. Once I got it assembled, it felt solid and steady, not like some of those flimsy flat-pack pieces I’ve had before. It sits nice and even on the floor, and the doors don’t make the whole thing shake when I open them. Assembly did take a bit longer than I expected, but that’s not a huge deal, and it felt worth it once it was done.

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