Love our new shelves! The are the perfect addition to our living room in our new home. The finish is gorgeous. I had been looking for some shelves to house some of our massive book collection and favorite knick knacks. I wanted gold shelves but not anything to bright and flashy. Perfect ... the finish is a muted gold and the shape is gorgeous. They work perfectly on either side of our media hutch. Love them! Now to find the perfect coffee table.