I searched for a long time for the perfect etagere for a bare spot in my living room. I have very high ceilings, so wanted something as tall as possible. I also wanted something that looked substantial but not too formal. This piece is perfect! It is a nice dark wood that would blend with basically any decor. The only thing I don’t like is that the top is not a solid piece. Behind the molding on the top it is hollow (painted black with a sticker with safety info). You can only tell if your are looking down from above, but we have stairs nearby so I am going to have to figure out how to cover the top with something.