Nothing special about this "plain Jane" bookshelf, but I wanted it for an out of the way addition to a2 drawer night stand near a desk for book access. I ordered white, but will "antique" the color a bit to match the decor of the room.  It is a standard, heavy compressed wood Zipcode Design shelf.Pros: Assembles easily; arrived quickly.Cons: Plain Jane; lacks charactor, but very economical.