I was looking for a console table for next to the front door that wasn't super long. I also wanted drawers and a small shelf at the bottom for extra storage. It turned out to be a lot to ask for. This little table fits the bill well. It was easy enough to put together, although the directions were VERY sparse so it took some interpretation on one step. My main complaint is that the drawers do not have tracks, so it's just wood against wood. Not very smooth. But, again, it does the trick and had what I wanted. Yes it will have that odd smell to it when you first pull it from the box, but it dissipates quickly and isn't a big deal.