My impression upon assembly was that it reminded me of a cheap piece from Ikea. Made in China! Which I guess there's no getting around these days. However, as far as aesthetics and functionality go, it's perfectly fine. I purchased it for extra storage in my small apartment, and it occupies an otherwise unused corner. I would say that given the price, I was expecting something made of better quality materials (the frame is composed of particle board, which splinters and cracks if you screw in too tightly). But overall, as a piece that will sit mostly unnoticed and serve it's purpose as storage, I have no problem with it.