LOVE this sideboard! Bought a pair of them for master bath reno. Perfect height for us (we are both under 6' tall but we don't like bending over a sink too much the older we get!). Used a matte (no sheen) oil based polyurethane on top surface and kick plate to help protect it. My husband used hand tools to modify it for the vessel sink and the plumbing which affected the middle drawer (just cut the back and bottom off the drawer, which are velvet lined and reinforced in the corners, and reinserted the drawer into the slide rails). Very sturdy piece of furniture, solid and well built. I included a close up of the wood on top, the color overall is more blackish than brown, which is EXACTLY what we were looking for. Very pleased with the purchase. (If you don't like the open cupboards below----I love them---- you could EASILY cover the inside of the panels with fabric and still have the effect of the metal design). Highly recommend.