This sideboard looks absolutely beautiful once assembled, but be warned that the assembly is not for the faint of heart.  The narrow depth was perfect for a guest bedroom, where the bed left a smaller than usual walkway - this piece fits snugly against the wall opposite the bed and still leaves plenty of walkway. The piece is very versatile; it's definitely not limited to being a 'sideboard.'  We have books and magazines on the bottom shelf, a narrow pencil style lamp on one side of the top with a coffee maker and coffee service for guests on the top and middle sections, using the small end shelves to showcase small glass art pieces.  It looks elegant and much more expensive than it is.  Altogether a GREAT purchase.