These particular 'Iris' drawers, SDC-323, don't seem quite as sturdy as some of their other types (such as the NMC- and OCH- models). The plastic used seems thinner - a bit more bendy & flimsy. Also the way they open, from the bottom, is not very 'ergonomic'/user-friendly somehow.
My initial order arrived damaged (a broken drawer & a snapped off piece of casing) - despite having been wrapped in a vast quantity of bubble-wrap etc. [Maybe 'Fragile' stickers would alert the delivery people to be more careful..] Amazon customer services have been very helpful & are sending out a replacement to me, so I really hope the second set will survive the warehouse & delivery processes - [Update: relieved to say the replacement unit arrived in good condition!]
Iris do other sets of drawers made of slightly thicker plastic, and those drawers also open from the top, which I find much better.. I have one of those already: NMC-305 - though even one of the drawers in that set, which arrived in a very bashed about & punctured box, has a crack in it - which I decided I could live with if I relocated that drawer to the bottom of the unit. (I also have a set of the small table/desk-top drawers, OCH-2030, and they are a good design and much more sturdy.)
I certainly recommend checking the drawer styles carefully before making a purchase.
The Iris drawer units are a great idea for lightweight, practical and easy-to-move storage - and I haven't really seen better options elsewhere - however, like some other reviewers of the various Iris products, I do also find them a bit over-priced in view of the overall quality. The drawers also tend to have a few sharp/'unfinished' bits of plastic that need filing off.. However, after receiving an undamaged replacement I have still upped the star rating from 3 to 4 - though 3.5 might be about right :)
| Brand | Iris Ohyama |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 122397.0 |
| Colour | Black |
| Product Dimensions | 29 x 39 x 92 cm; 3 Kilograms |
| Material | Plastic |
| Item Weight | 3 kg |
