I am in love with this book shelf. If you are limited on space this is an excellent option. I was surprised at how many books this thing actually holds. I was able to get rid of two, albeit smallish, traditional book cases and still have room to spare. Turning it was a little stiff at first but at one point it finally broke loose and now it’s pretty smooth. It also has enough grab that it doesn’t just spin freely. And although it is a veneer it’s a nice one. The material is solid and it has a texture to it that gives it a nice look and it’s obvious that it won’t easily scrape off like other veneers. I will absolutely be getting a second one!