This shelving unit is both attractive and sturdy. Assembly was easy and quick using two people. Other shelving units we've purchased in the past have eventually buckled under the weight of our books as well as the veneers eventually peeling away from the particle boards underneath. The materials in the Petrache bookcase are not cheaply made and appear they will hold up for a very long time. Certainly, if we need to expand our library, we will be purchasing another one of these!