I've had the Pillar Coat Rack for several months (including over a Colorado winter) and could not be happier with it! I researched a lot of coat racks and chose this one both for its holding capacity and also for the wide horizontal hooks, which I feel are more gentle on my handbag straps than slanted hooks. This coat rack just fit seamlessly into my little cottage as though it was meant to be there. Added bonus: assembly could not have been easier!!! Highly recommend.