Purchased two of these for my boss' husband's office - they are perfect!  We had someone put them together for us, and it took him about 2 hours for both.  We've been having fun combining decor and books in the different spots - don't expect it to be a "storage" bookshelf.  Looks better with open space.  Meant for showcasing ornaments, keepsakes, special books and trophies.  Would purchase for my house if we had the space :)