What I like most is the wood finish. I lucked out in that the finish matches a bookshelf I had been given amazingly. I recently converted my daughter's small empty-nested bedroom into an office, and decided to buy a writing desk instead of a drawered desk because of room limitations. Well this end table has plenty of storage space inside which will come in very handy. Assembly was needed but for me that was not a problem since I love putting things together. There are some slight imperfections but for a chipboard product that you completely have to assemble it's nice furniture. The spring loaded hinged top is very nice, it prevents any slamming. I could have given it 4 stars since I believe 5 stars should be it's perfect in every way but since it looks so great I gave it 5.