Very sturdy. Great design. Easy to open, conveniently holds iron for easy use and stores away quickly so I’ll use it more. With the mirror on the front it gives extra function and style. I have mine on the opposite wall from bathroom vanity mirror so I can see the back of my hair when I’m styling it. By opening it to different angles you can see it from different sides and also see how my outfit looks from the back. I had one by the same company in the house we lived in for 20 years and loved it, so we designed our new home’s bathroom where I’d have it in this one.