We saw corner stands in a furniture store for the same price, but they were made of cheap and flimsy materials. Not this piece! Everything about this piece is solid, heavy, and well-made - we're confident that this will last a long time. It looks and feels much more expensive than it was. Assembly was  not difficult and all of the pieces fit together very well. It looks fabulous in our family room and it easily matches our decor. We could not be happier with it!