I was looking for a something stylish, yet lightweight to display a few small decorative items in my dining area.. As well as something that did not occupy floor space as a lot of bookcase/shelves tend to do. The set was extremely lightweight & pretty easy to assemble. It also looks very classy & blends well with some of our decorative pieces. We ended up liking it so much that we went ahead & ordered a couple of more to add to the area. :)