I wish I had a photo, but this rack is fabulous! It totally supports the heavy weight of cast iron cookware and is a perfect fit for our home.Great stand. Hard to assemble. Terrible instructions. Truly terrible. Happily, I found great YouTube video that showed how to assemble.This pot rack is awesome! It is sturdy, attractive and fits perfectly in our small space. This rack has been in my sights for years but never pulled the trigger due to cost and the looks of our old pans. Well, my spouse had just bought a set of brand new pans and then when I saw this for half the price of what local retailers were selling it for I had to go for it. The only caveat was that I had to assemble it. When the relatively small box arrived, I became nervous hoping I hadn't made a mistake. The directions were clear, and once I had the first level assembled, it all came together pretty easily. In order to keep all 3 legs straight while I tightened the bolts, I placed a bubble level on the top shelf to ensure it wouldn't tip over once it was weighed down with my expensive new pots. (One reviewer said theirs tipped over) I don't know how it could've happened, this thing is like a tank! The iron is gorgeous, and I can see using this for decades to come. Thanks Enclume!I have been wanting a stand of this variety for years, and decided to go for this brand, as I believed it was well made and sturdy.I read all the reviews, and, agree with many of them. It is difficult to assemble, but, not impossible. If you have a second person, it will be much better. The instructions say to lay on a hard flat surface for assembly. Here was my first issue… because the uprights were so warped, there was no laying them flat, and keeping them still to assemble. I ultimately opted for laying them across my dining chairs to keep them still.As you can see from the photos, all three uprights are bent, one far more than the other two. It appears that being shipped in the flimsy cardboard tube/box contributed to the extreme bend. Better packaging is a must! The extreme bend is causing the unit to lean slightly in the direction of that upright. I assume over time, I will be able to slowly correct it. But, I really shouldn’t have to.Also, as pointed out previously in another review, the holes are not always perfectly sized, making the bolts hard to insert. Quality control is severely lacking, far too many misses.Can I use it? Yes, though I have an extensive collection of cast iron, and some creative stacking was required.Since I live in a small apartment with the tiniest kitchen and no cabinet or shelf for pots and pans, I needed something to store my many pots and pans, something sturdy, and unobtrusive. I loved the fact that the cookware stand was metal so I knew the tiers wouldn't bow like shelves. I knew that it could hold a decent amount of weight. Since it was narrow, it could be tucked into a narrow corner and blend in with the decor. I could place it near my kitchen so I could just grab what I need quickly. It was better than a cabinet since there was organization. I would be able to see what I need and each item would have its own place.The price I felt was a little high but I felt that this was the answer to my situation. It came well packed. I had to ask my sister to help me assemble it since the pieces were rather heavy and you have to hold one end while another person is lining it up. The first problem we ran into was that the holes were not clinging up properly. We had to try and force it to give a little enough to put the screw through it. We also found that not tightening the screw all the way of that support so that the others could be put on easier (not easily), was helpful. It took us quite a while to put together this wieldy item. I placed it on a board to add to the stability since I was placing it on the carpet.The second problem I encountered was that I had a lot of taller pots and wider pans that could not all fit in the bottom tiers. I tried stacking two pans which risked scratching them and it barely fit. My smaller pans fit in the upper tiers but they would slip through the areas that were not enclosed. Often I would take out one pan and my motion of sliding the pan out would cause other pots and pans to fall out the upper tiers. I had also purchased the additional hooks (you can use any large hooks that you can find on Amazon) to hold additional items. They would fall off because they got in the way of the tiers.All in all, while it can hold a lot of weight, it was not a great choice. It doesn't hold as many pots and pans as you think. It can topple so be careful parents and pet owners! The height between the tiers is not large to hold a tall pot. The openings on the top are too large so that smaller items slip out. I might opt to put shelves on it and use it as a plant stand or think of some other creative thing to do with it. It is not making my life easy as I had planned. Shop around!Storage space is tight in my kitchen. My cookware is heavy and a challenge to manage in limited cupboard space. The 8-tier rack solved that for me. I have another four-tier rack where most of my Le Creuset is stored, but I needed something larger for the balance of my pots. The rack freed up cupboard space for pantry staples and essential appliances. I bought extra hooks to accommodate my cast iron skillets and other items. Even my apron has a home on the rack. My kitchen is now far better organized and a joy to cook in.Of the three uprights/legs, there were 5 holes on one leg and 2 holes on another leg with chucks of steel partially blocking the hole(not burrs but larger) so the bolts would not fit through. Also all 6 of the holes on shelf #5 were partially blocked by metal. Luckily I had a small round file and spent about 1/2 hour in total removing the metal in the 13 holes. The bolts have Allen’s key head and the Allen key is supplied. All threads in the bolts and nuts were good but one Allen key head was blocked my metal inside so I could not insert the Allen key. I emailed Enclume and they responded quickly. I am still waiting for a replacement bolt/nut to be delivered. You need two people to assemble this and ensure to only hand tight each bolt about two to three revolutions until the entire rack is put together. Then straighten/level the rack/uprights as you tighten each bolt following the instructions. Great solid rack. Also ensure when placing the pots and pans on the racks, they are centred as they can fall between two uprights/legs on to the floor if not somewhat centred. I still highly recommend this rack. I made the stained wood shelf as seen in the image to protect the bottom of one of my anodized non-stick skillets.Arrived undamaged. Took an hour to put together-best with 2 people as you need 3 hands, lol. Described as hammered metal, it's not really, maybe just a clear coat. Seems sturdy enough. Ordered the wood shelves that go with this for added stability + pot protection. All in all a good product, although somewhat pricey. It does fill a niche in our home and lets our colourful pots be displayed.It required a bit of attention to get the assembly process started but once we got it started it was very quick. I was worried that given the height it would not be stable but it is very stable and looks beautiful.I would highly recommend and plan to order my daughters each one.Product itself is good however assembly was very difficult. Holes did not line up and at time extremely challenging to get pieces to fit together. Had to have another pot rack sent.Love this. It's so sturdy. The only reason it didn't get 5 stars was the instructions were pretty poor but once you get a hang of it, it goes pretty quick. Do yourself a favour, google for a picture of it close up online and pay attention to how each level is attached and make sure you've got the legs facing the right way.