The top piece arrived with small nicks in the wood, but they were not large enough to be worth the time it would take to return the piece. Overall, the piece looks pretty cheap--the back piece isn't even white on both sides, so you must place it against a wall. It works as a small bookcase/nightstand next to our bed temporarily right after a move while we look for something nicer and long term. It would be perfect for a dorm - shouldn't have tried to make it work in a home.