This is a great little bookcase! It looks exactly like the picture and is what we needed for extra storage to make use of a corner in our little apartment. It was well packed and was relatively easy to put together. The only downside - which is not the fault of the bookcase - is that we need to purchase shims to further stabilize it since we live in an old brownstone with uneven floors. Fortunately, it comes with wall-stabilization attachments to prevent it from tipping over - which is a nice safety feature give the tall/narrow footprint of the bookcase. The combination of shims/the wall attachment will make this piece perfect for our space. If you live in a newer house/apartment, I doubt you'll have any problems since the bookcase itself is very stable once assembled.