Easy to assemble (easier with two people) and sturdy! I saw a few reviews that complained of it being something like contact paper, but it’s actually really pretty and has a wood grain texture to it. Also, each piece had a different variation in the wood grain so it looks more natural and not repetitive like I was worried about. A little pricey, but overall a great piece and exactly what we were looking for. I looked for months for the right stagers bookcase and I’m extremely happy that I chose this one!