I was looking for a special piece to use as a nightstand in my motor home. It had to be only 12 inches wide and a little taller than a typical night stand would be nice.  And then I found this piece and there was only one word - perfect!  You don't have to call it a night stand for me to use it as one.  Since the piece comes in multiple finishes, I got the multicolored and my husband got the shades of brown and each suits us.  Mine has a multicolored lamp on it.  If you wait, watch and search that "just right" piece comes along.