I recently moved into my new apartment and needed some cheap shelves for decor. This product not only looks fantastic with the minimalist black metal supports with a nice dark wood grain accent (which some may find gaudy but I enjoy) but is able to support a decent weight. The height is a bit low for the lower shelves but not too much so to not easily access and see items. Putting it together was fairly simple, the instructions (while brief) aren't too complicated and I'd say if you can build IKEA furniture that this is easier than that. For the price, I'd definitely recommend it, as similarly sized shelve units can run for $50 more. It fits well with our furniture setup.
Completely perfect for my needs. I ended up buying a second one because I loved it so much. It fits my DVD collection and video games nicely. It looks very pretty. I can see why some people might find this unsteady but I found it to be nice and sturdy.
For people who are worried about it being too flimsy there are a couple of tips that I use putting together this type of furniture which might be helpful. I put wood glue in between the pieces when I am putting them together. I also buy extra of the short nails and add them to the back so that it has more than the normal amount of nails holding the backing on. I also am putting glue between the backing and the particle board before I put the nails. I then let it dry for 24 hours before I put anything on the furniture. I have found that this simple and inexpensive extra step really helps to make my particle board furniture pieces last longer. It fits well with our furniture setup.
