Coat rack is very sturdy and looks just as in the photos. It had a VERY strong odor from the stain, especially once unwrapped and it could not be kept in house--it has been living in my garage--I put it outdoors on 4 or 5 nice days to "air out." Odor is now very mild and we will be mounting it on the wall soon. Would not have worked if we were in a rush to use it.