This shelf is the best purchase I’ve ever made on Wayfair. We had a severe lack of surfaces and storage in my apartment- solved! I was worried that it would be unstable on carpet but after we put it together (which btw was the easiest build EVER) this thing is a rock. I can try shifting it but there is no movement. Super sturdy! The natural wood is gorgeous and the design makes my space feel airy and put together. Some people have said that the wood is not totally smooth- I’d agree with that but in no way do I mean it as a negative! It’s not gonna give you a splinter- you can just feel the wood grain. I love the spacing in between the shelves. It is wide enough for a med sized basket and my plants love it. The graduated design makes it the coolest thing in my living room! 10/10! If you are on the fence- go for it. It’s worth the money!