I purchased this piece because I wanted a surface for my entryway where I could drop things I normally keep in my pockets for daily use--car keys, wallet, chapstick, earbuds, lotion, etc. but could not find anything that worked for the very narrow space of my apartment's entryway until a coworker recommended this item. I do wish that the metal was slightly sturdier but the piece looks lovely in my apartment and is excellent for what it is. Plus, I wasn't able to find any items from other furnishers that were quite as space-saving as this one. Thank you Yamazaki!