I have some misgivings about buying this bookcase relating to its color (not to my liking and not as anticipated) and its tendency to move laterally when loaded with heavy books.  However, the vertical shelf spacings allow me to load tall items and I use the topmost open shelf for even taller items.  I bought another one that works well (but does not coordinate colorwise with other bookshelves) for displaying decorative light objects such as small statues and bowls.