I had been eyeing this bookcase for months before I finally made the purchase.  As a previous reviewer did, I use this horizontally as a TV stand.  
It was tough to assemble, and required the patient efforts of my boyfriend to help me get this together, but its worth it having a peice that wont fall apart.
Its beautiful and I love putting random decorative items in the boxes, it creates a really modern look. 
I plan on buying a second one to place vertically next to this one for a complete L shape set up!