This is a wonderful sturdy piece. We didnt want to have to convert our front living room completely into an office, but we only had a small space to fit a computer armoire. This is PERFECT. We got the European Gold finish. The smell people commented on honestly smelled good to me- like new furniture! It also disappeared within a couple weeks. Love the tone of the wood, the configuration that accommodates so much (we are only partially through organizing it to its potential)... very happy with my purchase!