Is this the absolutely sturdiest thing ever?  Well, no, but it does the job, and it is a good value for the money.  If you use common sense and put the heaviest articles on the bottom and handle with reasonable care, you should be okay. Households with small, rowdy children would probably demolish it within a few weeks (LOL), but it works fine for me. I needed something for my weensy condo kitchen, and this provided desperately needed storage.  I feel it looks like the picture, and assembly was quick and easy.  I am pleased and would buy again, if needed.