While I love the design of these, I was disappointed with the following:
-wood marks easily - very soft
-probably the most annoying pieces of furniture I've put together. We purchased two and it probably took me 3-4 hours total to put together. 
-We noticed a number of defects in the wood (although wayfair did provide us with a discount on the items to compensate). 
We will keep because I can't imagine taking back apart after spending so long putting them together, and my husband has eventual plans to build us nightstands. They will do for now.