The main structure feels solid. The pegs and holes all fit together nicely. I like the style of the waincoating backing, but it is bent (purposefully) for shipping that distorts the shape once it is actually installed. The trim at the top for the piece was 1) hard to install (the screws didn't want go in well, awkward angle) and 2) didn't fit together perfectly. Other than that I am happy with the shelf.