It came in a hundred slats and pieces. I didn't have a Clue what to do with it, so I gave it to my kids and my Son who is really good at this type of thing would have to walk away from it for awhile, losing patience with it. He eventually, being very busy with work, family, kids extracurriculars, after a few weeks put it together. It looked nice and could hold plenty it seemed, on a couple of shelves if not too heavy. I am grateful my new Apt. Has a built in pantry. This one Not for Me.