I purchased this to go in my living room in an alcove next to my fireplace. I like the style and sturdiness of this piece but shame on me for not paying attention to the dimensions. It looks like a midget bookcase! I was going to return it and get something else but the time it took me to assemble this thing(2.5 hours to be exact) I was not taking it down to return it. Also, some of the shelves were damaged but thankfully you can't see them...but I know they are there and for the price I paid for this, I would like for it to be damage free. I have to order another when it comes back in stock so I can have matching pieces on both sides of the fireplace. I will hang artwork above each bookcase so it doesn't look so short.