Of course this is not 'high' end quality as per the other comment, it's not a high end price!! it is a good product for the $$ you are paying.  It was high enough for our 9ft ceiling room.  There is some assembly, but nothing intricate.  The middle shelf is like any other middle shelf and would sag if you put any heavy, I mean real heavy, items on it.  We have a 'high' end product in our basement and that too would sag under heavy weight as most long wood shelves.  Don't hesitate to purchase.  Two caveats though, why oh why would you put a black undershelf light on a white product (we changed it out) and delivery was haphazard, huge writing on box said in RED 'this way up' and item was delivered upside down.  Otherwise, you will not be disappointed.