This is a beautiful, sturdy unit. It was easy to put together, no missing pieces and comes with clear directions. It is pretty heavy so have some help available when assembling and moving it! The shelves are nice and thick and seem like they will resist bowing, I have several of them loaded with hardcover books and they haven't warped at all. I bought the storm gray version and it's a very nice color. I'll probably buy this again for another room.