perfect for what we needed it for, we needed a console tabel with a shelf to put our sky box and dvd player on as our tv is on the chimney breast wall.  this console table fits perfectly next to the chimney breast, and you can put decorative things on the top, and hide away sky box and dvd player on the shelf, and even your laptop.  You can pull it out as well and even use as a desk if needed.  it feels very good quality and looks smart.