I am using this as a nightstand, and I have put a beautiful hand-crocheted table topper that drapes over each side on it along with a lamp and other items.  It looks so nice next to my bed -- very retro.  I did assemble this item myself and I noticed that a couple of the screw fittings stripped while I was trying to tighten them, so consequently, the table top is a little loose but nothing major.  All in all, a good buy!!