I wanted something with real wood (no chip board here at all) and more of a rustic/rough look.  This console table fits my rustic decor perfectly.   I'm using it for a TV stand.  The open area is perfect for books and I'll put my DVD and TV equipment underneath the middle shelf.  Love it so much might get another one for my kitchen area.   Love the wood, the imperfection feel, the stain and the build of these.  All you do is connect the legs.   Easy instructions and assembly.  The wood for the lower tiers of the table are thinner but not the knock others give it in reviews.  Item was packed very solid.