The bookcase is well constructed and a very attractive piece However the packaging is the part that keep this from being a 5 star unit. The packaging was not designed for shipping with a courier company. The lightly foamed sections inserted to keep the unit from being damaged isn't adequate. The pieces are still able to shift and making contact. This causes the shelf pieces to be scratched and scuffed. I kept the piece because I just didn't want to go through the hassle of sending it back and getting another shelf in the same condition.