I have gotten so many complements on this bookcase! I am always worried about purchasing bookcases because I am a grad student with too many textbooks, and often bookcases can't hold the weight of what I put on them. This one does the trick though! Sturdy enough for me without breaking the bank. I will say that it is not as solid as a truly solid wood bookcase, but again I had all my large textbooks on it and it holds without warping with ease. Such a great design!