I wanted a lamp with shelving due to my limited space constraints, and this fit my needs perfectly. It's even and sturdy, despite being on a carpet, and I didn't think it was difficult to put together at all, only took me 20 minutes. While you can tell it's not the most expensive piece of furniture (the drawer is made of plastic), the shade fits snugly into the four corners of the top portion and it still looks polished and stylish when put together. Overall, very happy with it, especially for the price point.