Out of the box, there was an obnoxious smell - I think it was the paper that the shelves were wrapped in. The unit itself is perfect for what I wanted. The shelves are real wood - the holes were raw. Some of the shelves were imperfect - chips on the edges - not a huge deal though. It was a bit shorter that I’d prefer but it’s according to the measurements stated, so that’s my fault. All in all, I’d purchase again. It’s narrow like I wanted but still usable- I’d definitely purchase again!