This is a great little bookshelf and works as side table for a sofa as the shelves are at at a good height. The instructions were clear and this was easy to assemble. It does loose a couple of stars though, as some of the parts do feel a little cheap and flimsy. Also, it is only a one sided unit, as is best meant to back onto a wall as the rear of it is just bare chipboard rather than the coloured laminate, but it does work for me, as the rear is still facing a wall. Finally, I wish this came in other colours, as whilst I like the black wood effect, I would have preferred a natural wood or lighter colour options.