It fits perfectly in the space and is just what we needed. It is a "you get what you pay for" kind of situation. Some of the boards were scratched upon opening the package and the cardboard backing has a few bubbles, but hey, it adds character! I haven't experienced it being unsteady, mine is pretty solid. Assembly was easy, I found the instructions easy to follow. I do recommend doing it with two people, otherwise assembly is more like an hour rather than thirty minutes. All in all I love it and how it fits in our apartment!