This is an incredibly nice unit at a very reasonable price. It is heavy like a good piece of furniture should be. The metal framing is not flimsy and the joints are double screwed with metal screws and NO plastic! The brass finish is satin not shiny which I also like. I could not have asked for better...and this is to say nothing of how handsome it is. Honestly, I am not in the habit of offering up praise unless it is deserved.