Buy Old Dutch 5-Foot Cookware Stand, Satin NickelOld Dutch 5-Foot Cookware Stand, Satin Nickel Product Description:
- stands 5 feet high
- It can be used for a variety of things, including a plant stand
Product Description
60½ Six Shelf Satin Nickel Cookware Stand, RM
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68 of 68 people found the following review helpful.
By Q
I wrestled for a looooong time, trying to decide which pot stand to go with. Did I opt for this Old Dutch and save the money? Or go with the big name, sold in Williams-Sonoma version? The price here on Amazon was better than W-S on the 'expensive' one(Enclume CWS6 6-Tier Cookware Stand), and it is welded and assembled. I didn't question its' quality, just whether I really needed to pay for that quality. Or if the considerably less expensive Old Dutch would serve my purposes just as well. In the end, I decided to give the Old Dutch a try, and I'm very glad I did!First, the downsides:Yes, there is assembly involved. 2 of us (just 2 hands might be tough), a few tips from others here (not to follow the instructions on order, and go ahead and connect the top and bottom), a bit of patience, and around 30 minutes. Not too bad. I do agree the worst/hardest part of it is getting the 2 'levels' perfectly level. It's easy for the middle to get a lean to it and throw off both the line and balance. That said, it's also not that hard to correct/prevent if you're aware. A couple of bubble levels and a few extra minutes of care when tightening the 2 levels together, and we now have a perfectly level pot rack. We had no issues whatsoever with the finish scratching, etc, during assembly.The neutrals:Yes, the top shelves are smaller than the bottom. It's just the nature of the beast, all pot stands that I've ever seen taper. It also means it's balanced and stable. The top shelves did look awfully small to me, but surprisingly fit what I want/need them to. You can see by my picture in 'customer images' that I have a 6-4/3qt oval oven on the bottom (with tons of room leftover). A 3-1/2qt buffet casserole (approx. 12" diameter) snugly on the 2nd shelf. A 4-1/4qt soup pot snugly on the 3rd shelf. And a Chantal teakettle on the top. I have (since the picture) also added a 3-1/2qt oval oven to the 4th shelf.Which leads to the positives:It suits our needs perfectly AND saved a chunk of change doing it. I can't argue with that. Enclume does offer an 8-tier option (Enclume CWS8 8-Tier Cookware Stand), so if you just need an extra shelf or two, perhaps that might work better for you. I've decided that, while I might someday want a few more pieces that would work best on a cookware stand like this (ie. large, awkward, heavy, cast-iron), when that day comes I'll likely just get another one of these - it's still less expensive than the *1* Enclume I was considering to start with!Also, here are some measurements I've found while researching this one, in case it helps anyone else in making a determination:The height between shelves:Between 1 & 2: 5.375-in.Between 2 &3: 7-in.Between 3 & 4: 8.25-in.Between 4 & 5: 9-in.Between 5 & 6: 13.875-in.The width of each shelf:Shelf 1: 7.5-in.Shelf 2: 8.25-in.Shelf 3: 9.25-in.Shelf 4: 10-in.Shelf 5: 11.25-in.Shelf 6: 13-in.
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful.
By IlPrimitivo
After spending a bit of time trying to decide if I wanted this rack or not, I decided to make the jump and purchased the item.
When the package was delivered I looked at the bag of nuts and bolts and metal rods and thought to myself "oh great ... three hours of assembly" and went to get my power screwdriver.
After only 30 minutes or so the rack was fully assembled in my kitchen looking pretty darn good. The pot rack is sturdy and the graphite colored powder finish blends in nicely with my kitchen while helping me keep the clutter to a minimum.
The only thing that needs improving is the assembly method connecting the upper half of the rack to the lower half. The two halves are bolted together with four screws on each support but there's enough play in the assembly that the rack kinks if you're not careful and ruins the straight line of the support. Doesn't seem to affect the strength of the rack but it's noticeable.
Aside from the aesthetic glitch, the rack is excellent.
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful.
By Mother Crone
I am Woman hear me roar!
After receiving the 60" Old Dutch pot stand in graphite from Amazon.com, I decided to wait a couple of weeks before I put it together since one reviewer seemed to have a difficult time with the assembly.
Today was my day and I had absolutely no problems putting the pot stand together. The important thing is for everyone to take a moment to read the directions, which are clear, simple and precise.
After opening the box and separating the parts, I sat down with a cup of coffee to review the assembly. I took my time, made sure that all parts were available (which they were) and within 45 minutes I had my new, beautiful pot stand. I say 45 minutes, because I occasionally sat down to take a moment for myself before I would start the next part. The pot stand is very level; not wobbly. The metal is nice and thick and the piece looks expensive.
The only advice I would give you since I speak from experience putting together cast iron furniture is: don't completely tighten up all the screws until after the entire piece is put together. Once you're satisfied with your assembly, then go ahead and really tighten the screws.
My pot stand is beautiful and sturdy! I put all my new beautiful color pieces of LeCreuset enamel cast iron cookware (which I also ordered from Amazon.com) on the stand and feel secure that it will remain sturdy.
The stand is large enough that you can fit quite a few large casseroles. skillets and saucepans, but it's small enough that you won't be taking up a large corner of your kitchen or dining area. The stand has beautiful curleques on the top where you could probably put potholders or aprons...I prefer to keep it simple. I have seen similar stands like this at a very famous cookstore in upscale malls for hundreds of dollars more. Amazon.com's price is right, not to mention free shipping.
The graphite color is beautiful...sort of a dark charcoal gray (almost but not quite black). The largest shelf starts at the bottom; the smallest at the top. My largest LeCreuset casserole is 5.5 quart but I feel sure that you could place a 9.5 or 11 quart casserole on the bottom shelf.
The stand would also look great with plants, books or dishes stacked on the levels.
Keep up the great work Old Dutch and Amazon.com!
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