Household Essentials Valet Folding Clothes Rack, Strong Metal X-Frame, Chic Design, Great for Guest and Dressing Rooms, Portable and Easy to Use, Folds Flat, Antique Bronze

Just got it today, so no thoughts on longevity. Came in a box measuring about 4" x 4" x 24 1/2". It was then shipped in a slightly larger box. 16 tubes and 8 connectors. 4 of the tubes make up the preassembled "X" frame assemblies, with those little push-in buttons that are commonly used to connect to holes in the other tubes. The connectors were a tight fit. Once assembled, it wobbled until I pushed down hard on each connector to seat it properly. That did take some strength. Once set up, I used a measuring tape. Each cross bar holds 21" of clothes and is 5 feet above the ground. The crossbars are 20" apart. This allows regular sized 16" hangers to hang on both sides, with about 3 1/2 " of space in-between the hangers on both sides. That space is quickly taken up with sleeves, so loading it up with heavy winter coats could be a tight squeeze. I wanted to test the strength and stability of the rack, so I used a wire tie/zip tie and hung a 25 lb. kettle bell on a cross bar. No problem. I then squeezed onto one side, 52 men's long sleeve shirts, probably 30-35 lbs. Again no problem. It did not tip over - still relatively stable. So - bottom line: is it as strong as a clothes bar in a closet? Of course not. Does it wobble? A little. I split the 52 shirts onto both sides and tried to knock it over. I would feel comfortable loading it up, without any fear of it falling down. If you are looking for something as strong as parallel bars used in gymnastics, buy those. It you want an inexpensive, portable, relatively sturdy and collapsible clothes rack, this fits the bill.

So glad I ordered this handy-dandy clothes rack! I've been looking for something that I could easily put away when not in use and set up quickly when I do need it: this is the answer. First of all, it was really easy to put together, and is lightweight but sturdy (make sure you snap down the little side struts securely). It can hold a surprising number of hangers. Sometimes I need some more clothes hanging space for guests, sometimes for a quick dry outside (and yeah, our HOA doesn't allow permanent, visible clotheslines, but this is okay). Also really handy for planning travels, when you need to pull out the clothes you're considering. And then when I'm done, I just fold it together and slip it into a skinny spot in the garage. Highly recommend.

I used to have one years ago and i was excited to see that they made one similar. Mine was lost while moving. This was a waste of money. Same design but every thing was in plastic. does not stay on, if you try to move it, it falls apart, the weight of the clothes makes it unstable. I should have returned it but I tried to find a way to make it more stable-did not work. Went in the trash as I could not even give it away.

I bought this a good few months ago and it has been in almost constant use ever since. It is sturdier than other ones I bought years ago and is less likely to collapse on you. It holds a LOT of clothes - I probably have a LOT more on it than it is supposed to hold! But it stands valiantly up to the task! Others I've purchased have, on each side, a hook that goes over from one side and hooks into a hole in the other side to keep the rack in the open position. This one is a much better design. There are two pieces of metal with a screw in the middle to form a bar that STAYS hooked to both sides at all times. Lift the bar in the middle so that it folds in half and you can easily close the rack for storage. Open the rack and press the bar down to "unfold" it and it makes a sturdy bar to hold the rack open. Of course there is a bar on both sides. I really wanted a white one, which they didn't have, but after using it side by side with white ones, I find I really like the bronze color better. Perhaps because most of the clothes on it tend toward darker colors. Opening it for use and closing it for storage takes only seconds. Now, if you need to move it while it is full of clothes.... not good. Above average compared to other folding racks like it because it is sturdier. But moving it from place to place when full is still not a fun task and will require two people if it has a lot of clothes on it because it will be heavy. If you are going to move a clothes rack from place to place quite a bit, I would recommend the kind that is on four wheels. I haven't seen any on wheels that collapse for storage, so I think you have to choose between easy to move around vs. easy to fold and store in a small amount of space! Overall, yes I recommend this clothes rack.

This rack is a good deal for the price. It folds up easily and tucks away, which is what I wanted. I use it as a drying rack for hanging clothes, and I've hung 7-8 shirts and an equal number of pairs of pants on a weekly basis and it has held up. I don't know how it would do for unusually heavy items or as a regular clothing rack, but it's perfect for occasional use, especially if you're short on space and need it to fold away.

Love this clothes hanger/dryer. Before I bought this the clothes I didn’t put in the dryer I used to hang on door frames all around the house. Now they are hung neatly in one place

It works but the 1st one that was sent was missing a couple pieces. I had to return it for a replacement. It's not as sturdy as my previous one that I had for 7 years. It fits together with plastic corner pieces. When open it twists and I can't see it lasting all that long.

I've had a set of these for years, just ordered more. Great for drying or airing bed linens. Also use to hang clothes when packing for a trip.

Le support est pratique et se range bien. Les embouts de fixation sont fabriqués d'un plastique douteux et j'ai dû en recoller un. Mauvaise manoeuvre de ma part. Le temps dira si la durabilité est là.

this item is well made and sturdy. very easy to set up exactly what ii was looking for...love it

I bought this last year, use it quite often and am still using it. It is sturdy/stable enough freestanding and if I want extra stability, I stand it next to a wall. I use it to air dry my laundry. It can hold a good amount of wet laundry without collapsing and I have loaded it one side only and it still did not topple over. I have also moved a full rack across the floor and it stayed intact (note: I moved it carefully though). I love the fact that I can fold and store it away as I don't have much space. It will hold up to constant use but just exercise a little care when handling it. (as with most things). The price is a little high to be honest but this design is impossible to find in the regular stores.

First time I used it the welding came off the screw. Was not able to use it. Very poor quality

One of the locks was manufactured too tight that I had to pry it open to unfold the rack and fold. Great unit just wish these parts were carefully looked at before distributing