Let me start by saying that I really like this shelf. It is very sturdy and much larger than expected. Easy to put together and seems to be of good quality. I rated 4 star instead of 5 because the metal zig zag piece that accents the front and side to hold the shelf doesn't come all the way across and is about an inch or so short of coming to the corners and kind of makes it look unfinished. By no means does it change my mind about liking it or recommending  it but just a design flaw.