This thing holds a lot of coats! We bought the coordinating shoe holder bench and love the set. We had to install the coat rack higher than preferred to go over the electrical panel and other stuff, but what a great way to disguise that! The top hook is a little too close to the wood. If it were placed lower it would be easier to remove and place coats, but it’s truly just a minor inconvenience I thought I would mention. Installation wasn’t too bad but does require 2 people. The piece seems sturdy and hasn’t shown any bowing or strain in the 4 months we’ve been throwing heavy Chicago coats on it.