I am very pleased with the quality of this hall tree.  It's durability was definitely a concern, but I was pleasantly surprised with how sturdy it is!  It is not designed for super heavy book bags, but is great for coats, purses, hats, etc, although a wall tether is included to prevent tipping.   My husband had it assembled in about an hour and a half and said it was fairly easy to put together.  I look forward to using this for years to come!