Great quality side table -- I have it in my master bathroom beside the tub.  The drawer holds facecloths, soaps, etc.  The drawer slides easily.  I wish the bottom was a shelf as the space with those bars is unusable as is.  I bought a small piece of clear plexiglass to sit on the base and place my folded up towels on that (plexiglass is hidden by the towels). Despite the lack of proper shelf, I highly recommend this piece - looks great anywhere you need a bit of sparkle.