Fit and finish of the bookcase is as described.  Strong solvent smell out of the box, but several hours airing on the outside porch took most of that away.  It 
It is perfect for where and what I planned to use it for.  I would describe it as more for knick-knacks; not a substantial bookcase. My husband drilled and installed a screw in one side of a lower shelf and leg to keep the “ladder” from closing when it is moved. We did not want to tie the unit to the wall.