The more than ample packaging guaranteed the safe shipping of the bookcase. The style and color are just as pictured. I liked it so much I ordered a second one. Within a couple of days, it also arrived in excellent condition. I was gong to stack one on another (and still may do so). However, the second one was less than an inch smaller than the first. For now they are side by side under a long window. The difference is not noticeable.  I am using them to hold and display my collection of small wooden boxes and baskets.