I have 9 ft ceilings and need to get pieces that will fit into our eventual reno. This is a unique wall unit with a greyish hue I really liked. Also it has wider planks so when you move the wires into the tubes to hide them they fit behind these planks and you can place anything needed in baskets underneath on the bottom shelves! The very top shelf is not very wide and the shelves gradually get wider as they go towards the bottom. I love the height and how they edge away from the wall, it is perfect to fit into our changing style as we wait for the reno to happen.  VERY sturdy and well made but it is not 'real' wood, it is however well formed & colored. Following directions it was not hard to complete.