This unit is easy to assemble and quite sturdy.  There are several large and visible screws about midway up the unit, but there are stickers that completely and easily cover them and that seem to be secure enough not to peel off as some cheaper ones do.  If you are putting fragile objects on the shelves or if you have young children, I would recommend using an anchor to hold it to the wall to prevent tipping.  The finish on this unit is even and uniform, unlike some similar units I've seen where there seems to be variations in the finish, and it is true black with no brown/red/espresso cast.  Serviceable, pretty, and worth the money.