I'm using the etagere in my dining area for displaying glasses, vases and a few liquor bottles.  it looks really classy against my gray walls and matches my somewhat mid-century decor.  I put it together on my own, but I would recommend using a power tool as there are a lot of little screws needed to pull the shelf together.  My only very minor dissatisfaction is the fact that I would have wanted the structure to be a little more sturdy.