This is a beautiful bookcase that looks great once assembled.  It is very heavy and strong and great quality.  The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because of the color.  We were expecting it to be a shade of white, but it is actually a creamy/ "off white" color with "distress marks" in an even darker shade of cream.  We are keeping it because it still works...but that is my only complaint.  Otherwise beautiful piece of furniture for the price!