I was worried about what to expect with these bookshelves after reading some of the lower rated reviews, but ordered two and both came unharmed and with no defects. I have piled in all the books I own on both book shelves and there’s still some room in them. The fake wood has a weathered look to them, like a graywhite wash and that goes with the other gray accents in the room. The bookshelves seem sturdy and able to withstand the weight. Happy with this purchase!