Great shelf. Although manufactured wood, this piece is incredibly solid. These shelves will not bow. As other reviewers have said, this does not fit DVDs or Blu-Rays very efficiently, so you have to get creative with your storage. You'll have them stacked every which way, but it serves its purpose. This shelf is leagues better than anything cheaper--I've been through three other large multimedia racks and all have been flimsy and warped quickly. This one will last.