Very sturdy, but some of the pre drilled holes weren't in the correct spot, this lead to the stainless steel countertop not sitting flat on the unit. But it was an easy fix with a drill. This has more weight to it than I anticipated which I am happy with! The stainless steel is just a sheet on top of some thick wood, but it looks very elegant. The only complaint I have is that for the 'spice rack' area, the bar and the shelf that are supposed to hold the spices didn't fit properly, they kept falling off at the slightest touch, had to use glue to secure them in place. It seems like they are too short to fit into the holes properly.