I really love this bookcase. It's very sturdy and the base makes it very stable. Someone complained that they didn't like the size of the base, but I guess they just don't understand physics.  The metal is heavy enough to support the weight of all my books and you really hardly notice the base once filled. I love it because I have a nice addition to my bedroom to have books close for nighttime reading. It was very simple to put together in about 5 minutes including unpacking!