If you are considering this and are worried about its stability, you should get it. I was wary. It is inexpensive and doesn't seem to have much structural substance. But, its features and dimensions were just what I was looking for and the reviews were good, so I took a chance. When it arrived, the box was way smaller than I expected and it was a lot lighter than I expected, so I was worried. But, it's great! It was easy to put together, although did take some time. It is lightweight, but it's sturdy. Mine is already loaded with coats, shoes, backpacks, and it is quite stable. In comparison, I had ordered a cabinet the same day as this. The cabinet came in a huge and very heavy box and is way, way less stable and sturdy than this. I am super pleased with this hall tree.