I purchased this table a while back to fit behind an upstairs sofa.  It went against the wall and the sofa so it didn't need to be fancy.  I stained it in a color to match the rest of my furniture, it stained quickly and looks great.  It is great for what I use it for, to have a lamp behind the sofa with a couple of home décor pieces.  I would recommend it for something like this, not if you want a piece that you want out in the open.  It's simple, but well made for the price.  I really liked that I could stain it in a color of my choice....something that was important to me.