This is a pretty shelf and was pretty easy to put together .   I was surprised that there is no support for each shelf tho other than the screws which attach it to the frame.   Honestly I  afraid to put much weight on any of the shelves. I bought it to display pretty dishes but if the shelf gives I will
Loose anything breakable.   Certainly I will not be putting books on it due to the weight .   It would have made such a difference to put a small lip on the frame
To rest the shelf on to make it easier to assemble and also to support more weight 
I have not had it very long and maybe it will prove to be more sturdy than I expect .