First, be aware, this is HUGE!  It is bigger then I realized, although luckily, my room was plenty big (and my ceilings were tall enough).  It seems heavy duty - I have only had it for about a week, so I can't say anything about how it lasts long term, but it arrived in good shape, and feels substantial.

Be aware - it comes with a LOT of packaging, and it does require a bit of assembly - not much, but the website says NO ASSEMBLY.  If you don't have a couple of strong people, it is virtually impossible to even unpack this piece.  It actually comes in 4 pieces (3 bookshelves plus ladder).  The bookshelves are roughly 8 feet tall - so you need to have doors and a ceiling that can handle that.

Once up, it really is a conversation piece - I'm glad I got it, but wish Wayfair had been more forthcoming about the set up and unpacking process!