It is a good piece and what we were looking for. It doesn't open all the way and opening it can be a little tough it doesn't move very fast. I find when I open it I tend to lift the bottom up as well cause I try to get it open faster than it wants too and I keep expecting it to open more than it does. The fabric is nice its like a mix between a suede and the faux plastic leather. Hard to explain but we like it.