It is a really well-crafted piece of fine furniture.  The drawers open and close very smoothly.  If you can still get it at the reduced price of under $300 and are thinking about purchasing it, do so, because it is made really well.  The back of it isn't 'raw,' but when it is reported by the mfr to be 'finished' don't mistake that for the piece's back looking like the rest of the cabinet.  There are barcode labels and screws that are visible.  I plan on incorporating color-matching cloth to the back affixed by velcro. I use the unit for storage in my home office.  Looks quite handsome.