Our ladder style quilt rack is made from solid oak with heavier sides and 8 sided rungs, not dowel rods. Sides are about  2 1/2" wide and about 7/8" thick. It stands 60" tall with 4 rungs spaced 16" apart. The rack is very stable and solid. Offered in stain choice and 3 different rung lengths, 26"-28"-30".  Please indicate rung length at check out time in the (Special Instructions).   Choice of wood also available.  Simple assembly is required.  Additional photos showing various stains and selection of hardwood used can be viewed in the Product Photos.