I needed something tuck into a weird recessed corner in a bathroom. This is perfect for towels, etc The wood is a nice color, and I like that it is real wood. You have to put the top shelf in yourself with hand tools (not hard though). It's perhaps not the sturdiest? It wobbles just slightly, but I don't plan on putting anything heavy on it. I don't think I would use it for books, not very many would fit.