I was hesitant that this shelf wouldn't be worth the huge price tag, but it is incredibly nice. It is heavy and well-made, the trim is nicely done, and the cabinet hardware is nice. Don't ignore the reviews about the size and weight though, this thing is a beast! It comes fully assembled in just two pieces, the bottom cabinets in one big piece and the hutch shelves in another. This was incredibly difficult to get upstairs at my house, but it was worth it. Also be warned that this shelf has no cutouts for running any wires, since it is made to be a library. For me, that meant drilling holes through the back and adding wire grommets for speakers and such. This in itself is a big effort because the entire shelf is solid, thick pieces of wood, no cheap particle board here! Overall, this is a great piece of furniture.