I bought this wardrobe over one year ago and purposefully waited to write a review because I wanted to see how well it would hold up.  I see another person wrote that it chips away at the exterior, but it did not at all for me.  However, I do not have children in the home, but I do have a very active Doberman.  I also use this wardrobe daily so it is definitely used a lot!!!  It's sturdy, and the clothes rod is very sturdy and strong.  I LOVE IT!  it's very rich looking...I have  the darker colored one, I think that's the Dakota Oak. I am buying two of the 35" storage cabinets; one for my shoes and the other for purses and bags!!  I have very limited closet space.  THESE ITEMS ARE FABULOUS!!!