The piece seems sturdy and holds a good amount of weight.   It is what I would expect for the price.  You can see the assembly screws when constructed but it is tubular metal so that has to be expected.   I read reviews comparing it to the piece available at Ballard Designs and the pieces are not comparable.   The quality is quite different.   If your expectation is the Ballard piece you will be disappointed.   Overall the piece meets my expectations for the price paid.