I purchased this bookshelf for my son's nautical themed bedroom -- and we love it! I would have rated the item five stars, but the shelf arrived with two hairline cracks in each of the legs and a missing screw.  We wound up putting white mailing labels over the cracks to cover them up - and picked up an extra screw from the hardware store... Looks good as new! I find the shelf to be sturdy and quite roomy. I would definitely recommend it.