The plant stand seems veryy sturdy  and i like its versatility. Other reviews mentioned issues with screwing it all together. Best if you loosely screw in  all parts, including the decorative scrolls. Only then do you begin to systematically tighten, alternating from corner to corner. this keeps the assembly trued up. Once the main stand is set, tighten the decorative corner pieces. Only drawback was that one of the tops was scuffed up a bit. But using it out doors, so I figure it will get more wear from the elements.