This bookcase was pretty simple to put together (~15 mins for a handyman watching TV simultaneously) and looks great. Excellent color - matches the picture very well. The wood has a nice, solid, "real" feel to it. And the unit itself is very sturdy when up against the wall. Things to note: At the top of the unit (where the two legs lean against the wall) you are supposed to attach two white nylon ribbons - the purpose is to attach one end to a leg, and then the other to the wall. This is a smart idea, but only necessary if you have small children who might pull/climb on the unit. When leaning against the all, particularly with the shelves full, the unit is solid and sturdy. The shelves get progressively "shallower" as you move up the unit - the shelf at the top is only about half as deep as the shelf at the bottom. Keep that in mind as you consider what will go on this. Putting books on the bottom (too deep) or top (too shallow) shelves won't look right - the bottom will have too much wood shown between the edge of the shelf and the books, and using the top shelf will result in books sticking out over the edge. So long as you have the ability to stock the shelves with a variety of items, I'm sure it will fit into your room just as well as it fits in mine...for reference, my shelves contain (starting at the bottom): 1. Wireless printer 2. Excess DVDs and travel keepsakes 3. Books 4. Books 5. Pictures

I bought these, because of the style I was looking for. When they came, they were a bit battered. Like they were tossed around. A bit of a furniture pen will fix the scratches, not enough to return them. However, one shelf, the lip was completely off, like it had been attached 3 inches off from where it was supposed to be. My father in law, actually took it apart, and wood glued it and set it with a clamp. A lot more work than I was looking for. Though the rest of the assembly was easy.Also, it says "Walnut" which would match the other pieces of furniture in my living room. These shelves look cherry next to the other pieces. They are a lot more red than the picture indicates.

I bought this piece to tidy up my room, and it served its purpose great collecting the few picture frames I have and the mail holder. The shelves increase in width as you go lower so the bottom shelf is actually pretty spacious. It took me a while to assemble it myself though, since I tried to do everything on my own (the manual says you need two people). Pros: nice looking, practical, light weight. Cons: it is divided into two main pieces that you put on top of each other, and the part where the two pieces connect is kind of obvious. Also, when you put it on the wall, the two arms can leave marks on your wall where the shelves lean. Overall a very good purchase, and I am happy with it.

pretty, but cheaply made. use for books and one shelf broke off and split the book already.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? color was great
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. one of the shelves broke with only books on it

This fits perfect in a small space, and while displaying "treasures" it remains open enough not to close off the space. Went together in a jiffy ! Says you need two people, but was able to do it myself

Love it, love it, love it. I moved into my first apartment a few months ago, and I've assembled tons of furniture. This was by far the easiest. There are actual WORDS as well as pictures, plus this was kind of common sense. To all those reviewers who said it wasn't sturdy...really? I have heavy books on each and every shelve except for one that is home to my printer. I've been using this product for a good stretch of time now, and it's held up quite well. I will admit to a flaw: no matter what you do, it will wobble from side to side. It's not nearly as weak as this makes it seem. You can see with there upper half meets the lower half, but this doesn't bother me at all. There is a little bit of a reddish tint to it that is just beautiful, though I do wish it were a little darker. I strongly recommend being generous with the wood glue. If you put enough in, the shelves will not shift. I also love that there is the an option to attach it to the wall, but unlike other products, it is not vital. It looks great, it does its job well, and I might even buy the accompanying desk at some point. Not to mention that with the already low price and coupon I used, this was a steal!

My Sister has the shelf and it was put together a bit tighter than mine. It was easy to assemble solo but there is a bit of strength needed. The shelves are not very sturdy so you can't put too much on each shelf. They tend to tip back. I do however, love the look of the shelf as it is very modern and good for the price. The color is nice and a bit deeper walnut. I do like it I just wish I had put it together tighter. I can imagine that people would think I paid more than what I did.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Exact
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Small dents and not solid....
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Exact

I actually enjoy some assembly projects, but when I opened up the package and saw the small container of glue, my heart sank. The shelf is poorly designed, and the instructions are incomplete and confusing, so assembly was a nightmare. The materials are poor quality - the shelves themselves are soft plywood covered in some material to make them look like walnut, and the so-called "phillips screws" got stripped within 30 seconds of trying to screw them in. A lot of the dowels and screws did not fit correctly. About four hours later I finally got the shelf assembled, and it's shaky though I tightened all the screws. I am not sure what we can put on the shelf without it falling over. I really do not recommend purchasing this. We bought two and I'm considering returning the second one.

• How is the quality of the product? Poorly designed and unstable

Despite a review I just read - this shelf is NOT EASY TO PUT TOGETHER! Anyone who says it is, is lying. And it says right on the instructions you need at least TWO PEOPLE to assemble this. It took both my husband and I to put this together. He was cursing the entire way due to the poor quality of the parts (stripped before we even used them), and how at times we needed more than four hands to hold things together. However,once it was together, I was very happy with it. It looks great and complements our entryway. I agree with others - I don't think this shelf is meant to hold piles of books. It's more of a decorative piece, so if you're looking for a not so fun carpentry project, and if you're NOT looking for a bookshelf, but a nice, inexpensive piece to accent a wall to hold decorative products - this shelf will be great for you!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Good - a dark walnut color

Could not have found a better bookcase for a covered porch! This little jewel was a great find and a great buy! One warning is not to try to put this together by yourself, it is definitely a two person operation, one to hold the side bar and one to fasten the shelf and the other side bar. Was a little iffy about putting it together, and it took some time, but the product is worth the trouble.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? wood stain correct color as advertised
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. nice quality for the money
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? very good

This was a good item. I am very pleased with the purchase. It is a great item to add extra storage space in a modern decor aspect. Would definitely recommend for anyone wishing to add decor to a small den or open space.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Perfect
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Good sturdy item for price
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Very accurate

Packed well, shipped quickly, and appears to be good quality. Looks great.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? very good
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. very good
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? very good

Good product for the price. It holds well, and you can put a lot of books and things on it. Very contemporary design. My daughter loves it.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Very accurate
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Good quality for the price
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Very accurate

This is a nice shelving unit. I purchased this for my daughter's room to display plaques, awards, etc... It is perfect for that.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Perfect
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. It is nice. It was easy to put together and serves its intended purpose well. Priced accurately.
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Good

The shelf is nice, beautiful color just not as sturdy as I would like it.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Walnut
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Good
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? very

We use this for our "Christmas Story" display With the "leg lamp" and all the pieces showing "Ralphy" and all of his adventures. The computer has the moving running continually. It is fun. Our error was after the Christmas last year we piled heavy heavy books that were over and above the norm. Good for the purpose we initially purchased it for. We got a second one !

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? perfect
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. good
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? right on

I love this ladder!! I have always wanted this ladder and when I found it here I immeditaely jumped on it. It was very easy to put together and looks great in my living room. I am in the process of remodeling my house which was built in 1923 and this is a wonderful addition. I look forward to many more purchases from here.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? The color was a perfect match to the site.
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. This product is wonderful! It is well put together and sturdy.
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? The site was 100% accurate with the description.

Only thing I'd be aware of (this was the second of these bookshelves I've ordered) is that you need to be careful to not put too, too much weight on the shelves. While I've had no problem, I'm unsure how well they'd carry heavy books, if that was the mainstay of the unit's use.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Right on
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Good
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Right on

I am very pleased with my Five tier Ladder Shelf. I am using it in my kitchen as a wine rack and so far it is doing an excellent job. The quality of the materials are top notch and it looks elegant, not to mention it matches my kitchen cabinets 100%. I am very pleased with my purchase and would recommend this product to a friend.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Perfect Match
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. I was very suprized with the quality and ease of assembly
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? The site description of the product was very accurate.

My wife wanted this for a corner in our home next to our couch. The wood matched the end tables we purchased from the O. Very good product. Compliments our furniture well. Also, i doesn't look cheap.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Looks just like the picture
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Very good quality. Sturdy
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Accurate description