I bought two of these: one on each side of the TV in our living room.  They complement our other furniture well.  They are sturdy partly because they come with a way to keep them from tipping over in case a child climbs on them.  My husband put one together in about an hour, and the second one went together even easier the next day.  I didn't notice any smell of varnish which some other customers noted.  I'm very happy!  They are a good product worth the money.  I only wanted solid wood, not veneer or manufactured wood, and these fit the bill.  I have books, games, and a few decorative items on all five of the shelves.  They are beautiful and fit our space perfectly.