This coat rack is sturdy and it has a nice appearance.  I had to put it together, but it wasn't too difficult.  I will say there are little decorative knobs on the top four points that do not secure very well, that is a design flaw, but you can just pop them right back on if they come off (when you lift a garment).  I am happy with what I got for the price I paid, considering most of the other coat racks I looked at were much more expensive.