I was looking for a wide and medium height bookshelf - and this was the only one I could find that fit that need. I love the shape, and I love that you can see through into the back - I recently painted the wall behind it. I do not like the color - it doesn't really match the rest of my room and feels very dark. But I think I can paint or cover it at a later if needed. I won't find this shape of a shelf anywhere, that's for sure.