"missed the mark" is an understatement.  We've purchased A LOT of needs-to-be-assembled furniture. I never expect hand-crafted quality but everything we've gotten has been sturdy, stylish and usable.  THIS item is just horrible. Pressed wood is one thing -- pressed wood that crumbles when you try to put the screws in it -- Not good.  The piece is standing. We have stuff in it. We plan to keep it until we can find another piece to replace it and just junk this one. I wouldn't even give it away to someone.