I was so disappointed when I got this bookcase. This first hint I saw when I opened the box was that both support beams had significant dents in them. They were so significant that I concluded (hoped) that it had to be pard of the design. While putting it together I quickly realized that it was in fact a major defect. The dented beams caused the bookshelves to lean forward. I was so excited about this item and when I got it was just as disappointed.