We ordered this ensemble to place near the fireplace in our library... a perfect, cozy place to sit and have tea. When it is in the closed position, it is an ideal place to display coffee table books and oversized editions. Friends who have seen it have all raved.  (I cannot tell you how many Design Toscano catalogues I've sent people home with!)  With an expensive purchase like this, quality is of the utmost importance. This set greatly exceeds our highest hopes in that department.  Beautifully made and carefully packed and shipped, it is a HOMERUN in every way. My wife and I have admired this set in your catalogue for years, and finally decided to make our dream of owning it a reality. STUNNING!