We put this in our living room to display some photos and for storage for our albums.
It is a nice piece. But, the one side of the bookcase was bent a bit on the top where the metal bent. So, it made it look out of square from a certain angle. My husband made it work and we are happy. The shelves are level and its very sturdy. Also, as some of the other reviews have stated. There does seem to be a blue tint to the metal. Rather than a deep black. It's not an issue, we have it a dark spot. But, it really doesn't take away from the rustic beauty of the piece.