I will say these definitely seem to be made in a workshop. They are solid wood. There was a strong smell (paintsealer maybe) to them when opening the package (they are well packaged). It took a day or so to dissipate the smell. They are very sturdy and have weight to them. There was a handwritten note included about installation being a bit cumbersome. My spouse would agree that it took extra time and care to install these 2 shelves. The brackets are butterfly brackets. I expect these shelves to last quite a while unless we decide move them at some point.