I was a bit scared that this item didn’t have a review, and that other, more expensive bookcases/display cabinets had some bad reviews. But it is much sturdier than I had imagined. I didn't need to secure it to the wall. Came in excellent condition and in only 5 days. The color is slightly darker than the picture. Easy to assemble, you might need more hands when installing the racks. Only thing you should pay attention to is the back bars and which side to use; it is not clearly stated in the manual. Having quite a bit of experience in this area (I assembled almost all the furniture in my house) I wasted a few minutes on the back panel. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a cheap contemporary display stand.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? slightly darker than picture
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. excellent
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? exact
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

Overall happy with the shelf. Sturdy, contemporary look, fairly nice size but could be a bit taller. Assembly took some time, but was easy and it's good to have a second pair of hands to help. If you like the style of this shelf you shouldn't be disappointed!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? as expected
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. average
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? accurate
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

I was looking for something a little different and this filled the bill wonderfully. Every one that has seen it has asked where I bought it. I am very happy with how fast it got to me and the ease of putting it together. It looks like it has always been in my livingroom.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? great
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. very sturdy
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? just like description.
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

This is actually a beautiful piece. It doesn't look cheap and it's sturdy. My son put it together and some of the tips earlier buyers shared helped quite a bit. Beware of some of the holes not being drilled through far enough though. The only thing I don't like about it is the vertical piece that comes right down the middle of the front of the shelf. Be aware that the shelves only can be arranged one way (I thought I could turn the unit around, but the back side is unfinished).

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Same
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. The quality is what you expect for the price. It does look very nice and is solid
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Very accurate
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

I was very nervous after reading the reviews about assembly. It is definitely a two person project and someone needs to know something about craftsmanship and putting things together. Luckily, I had someone and we finished in about 2 hours. The base was the toughest part to assemble. I am very pleased with the finished product in my living room!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Darker than the picture
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Very sturdy and not unbalanced
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Everything that I read was spot-on.
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

This thing is a bear to put together and I am handy with this. Let's just say, they made it as complicated as they could think to. This thing had assembly pieces I have never encountered on all the assembly required things I have ever gotten. Granted, some of the sturdiness might be because I think I missed ONE DOWEL on the top, and once I figured it out, I was NOT going back and undoing everything I had done. Maybe one day. In any case, the bookcase is just too unique and pretty to give it less than 4 stars. In fact, I'm getting another one right now since it's available again. I will probably just figure out a way to modify the first one I got to make it sturdier. Based on all the reviews of how sturdy it is, part of it was me missing that one dowel, but I know for a fact part of it is the damm unit they sent because some of the implanted pieces came out from each other...hard to explain, but I assure you it wasn't user error. Anywho, give it a shot, its an awesome piece. Just read the instructions carefully and have more patience than I did when you put it together so you don't miss a single dowel. Then you'll do great and love your bookcase.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? pretty much
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. not as sturdy as everyone elses
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? accurate
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

Very happy. Only took about one hour to put together. If you are looking for something unique that you can't find in your usual chain super stores this is it. No problems with delivery, no damage...another great buy from Overstock...

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? exact
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. excellent
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? perfect
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

I looked all over for display stands and I wanted something different and unusual. This stand fit the bill perfectly. I love it!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? a little darker than pictured but it didn't matter.
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. super quality and sturdy.
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? very accurate
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

So far my experience with this item, has been very different from reviews I have read which is surprising to me. I purchased this item on a Thursday, and it was on my door on Monday. I have purchased a lot of things online to save wasted time driving around and this item has been good. It took me close to an hour and a half to successfully assemble this item. I laid all the items out on the floor with appropriate labels so I would be able to become familiar with everything. After it was built it looks really good. I really liked the multidimensional factor to this item. Overall im very satisfied and will be purchasing from overstock again.

• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

Other reviews stated how difficult this was to assemble. I almost passed on this item because of those reviews. But I liked the look to much to pass. I assembled this alone, just me. No Problem. It took me awhile but slow and steady and I completed this without a mishap. Directions were very easy to follow.

• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

Quality is poor, on assembly holes weren't drilled deep enough on numerous holes which slows assembly greatly because you have to drill but be careful not o go to deep, instruction ok not to good

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Ok
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Typical Chinese pressed wood
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Ok
• Would you recommend this to a friend? No

Putting it together was easy. Took two of us hour and half.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Actual is much darker than in the picture
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Average
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Ok
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

This is a beautiful piece of furniture, easy to assemble (if you pay attention to the instructions), very sturdy, in a nice dark cappuccino color. It looks elegant, and much more expensive than the price we paid for it, you won't be disappointed with this bookcase.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Same color as the one in the picture
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Sturdy, well done, good quality
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Very accurate
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

Great price for a great product. We love it and guest love it too.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? the color description is right on, matched perfect
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. very good quality
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? very accurate on description
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

I really do like this product. It really brings out our living room! We love it! People who come in always compliment it! The quality is great. It was easy to assemble. We are really pleased with our purchase.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? It was perfect!
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Excellent quality.
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Very accurate.
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

A little over priced in my opinion, but its nice. It's a beast to put together, so leave yourself some space and time. You'll also need a buddy to help hold things as you screw bolts in. For some odd frustrating reason, they didn't "finish" the back piece of the bookshelf, its partical board looking. They should have done this. Regardless, I'm happy with it.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? yes
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. sturdy
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? good
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

The bookshelf itself is alright. Doesn't look quite as classy as it does on the site, looks a little cheap. But assembly is required, and I followed all the directions to a T, and on the last step none of the screws fit. Literally tried to figure out everything, but just had to send it back. It was a big headache. I would try something else instead.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Same
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Cheap
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Accurate
• Would you recommend this to a friend? No

This was a SURPRISE birthday present for my daughter. Purchased and delivered in March. May4th at 2pm we opened to the box to assemble while my daughter was at work to SURPRISE her for her birthday. The description says 13 inches deep. BASED ON THAT I purchased this shelving unit so it would accommodate the tank sizes. 13 inches would have given the tank and extra inch so it would have fit perfectly. The shelves ARE NOT 13 inches deep but rather 11 inches deep! SURPRISE RUINED! She will be home in two hours I have NO time to go to store, purchase and assemble new shelves. Thanks a lot Overstock!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? fine
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. fine
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? NOT!
• Would you recommend this to a friend? No

A very good looking product. Really appreciated by my children and friends. It has filled up a place in my house.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Near the same
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. I didn't expect something out of this world. I paid a price for that quality product.
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Perfect
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

i like this stand a lot. it is a little darker, almost black, picture made it look lighter. i use this stand to display my doxie figurines and it is working out perfectly! very sturdy!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? little darker then i thought it would be
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. good quality, nice wood
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? accurate
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes