Reddish-brown color is nice. Wood is slightly rough and dry. Attempted Old English rub to moisten and give a little shine. Even with this, wood grain pulls up, especially inside. Afraid to sand for smoother finish because it may only have one coat. In that case, sanding would cause uneven paint finish. Sliding drawer only comes out about halfway. The design is nice and neat. It's a versatile piece. So; there are pros on cons on this piece. Just having a "finished" wood makes all the difference between a score of 3 and that of 5.