This is a beautiful bookshelf. I spent have as much on a cheap bookshelf and immediately regretted it. This bookshelf looks great, the quality does NOT disappoint, and it's sturdy as hell. I put a bunch of heavy books on the shelf, and it didn't even bend at all. It's super easy to put together. No nailing of a cheap cardboard backing required. A panel made out of real wood just slides right in. I'm very happy with this purchase and will buy more from this set in the near future.