I have been looking for bookcases with metal frames and wood shelves for my home office, and these were a reasonable priced option. I was about to pay literally twice as much for comparable shelves, and I'm so glad I didn't! They came quicker than expected. They were easy to assemble (maybe 20 min apiece) and seem pretty sturdy. I ordered two bookshelves, and one came without pre-drilled holes in the top but I just measured the spaces and made it work... I love them! They look perfect in the room.