These shelves are quite nice and work perfect on my big, empty living room wall.  Up close, you can tell they are veneer, but once they are hung they look very nice.  The package did come damaged and two of the shelves were chipped/cracked, but Wayfair quickly replaced them - at no charge - and I did not have to bother with returning the bad set.  I don't know if  I would put the full weight amount on these shelves (the weight limits seem a little optimistic), but they do certainly feel sturdy enough for a few books, pictures, vases, whatever!