It's ok. Yes the poles are plastic, but that doesn't bother me. You get what you pay for and it's exactly as pictured. It is slightly tippy, but I think it would be more sturdy if I could push it all the way into the corner and it had the walls as support like it's meant to. I have electric baseboard heaters so the shelf is in the corner but not touching anything. Would not recommend if you do not have a corner without these heaters like me, but otherwise I don't think you will be disappointed.