The item is made of high quality materials and feels strong and sturdy. Was a great replacement and upgrade over my plastic organizer. Although I really like the item itself, the assembly was not the easiest and took quite some time. Some of the pictures in the instructions are not to scale which further confuses things. However, if you are not intimidated by a little assembly work, you will be rewarded with a good-looking wooden organizer that was a great addition to my at home office.