During assembly, one piece of wood "split" even though everything was done according to the instructions (the screws provided were too big for that specific small piece of wood in the assembly). Another negative impression was the fact that the construction did not include/anticipate any way to cover the -several- screws applied around it. Both on top and on the sides (and of course, internally), they are quite visible and there are no white plastic caps, for example, to avoid catching the eye. And indeed, in the photos, I would say that somehow these screws have disappeared... Otherwise, it is a beautiful shelf that seems to withstand weight.