This piece looks more like Furniture then just a cabinet in the kitchen. I needed extra storage for food, and it accommodates everything I needed to. The shelves will handle heavy items. I husband did put it together, and had to make adjustments to one of the doors, it was warped a little bit. It took him about an hour and a half to put together. There is a smell in the cabinet, but it does not bother me and has not leached into the food.  I did not have any problems with my cabinet during shipping,  there is nothing chipped or dented. 
I would definitely buy another one if I had room.