I needed a solid black free-standing shelving unit, not for books but to creat additional storage in my bathroom. It's got a nice small footprint, and holds tons of stuff. I added fabric storage bins on the bottom two shelves, and the open shelves are perfect for displaying perfumes, jewelry holders, etc.  Was very happy to find this in pure black to match existing bathroom vanity.  Assembly takes a little while (allow 30-45 min.if working alone) but it's extremely sturdy once put together. Nice finish, easy to keep dust-free. Highly recommend!