I needed something small for an awkward dining room space between the front door and the kitchen, and this was the perfect size. The brass was out of stock, so I opted for the satin nickel since at the time it was less expensive than the black finish, and thinking I could paint it a warmer color to go with the rest of the room. The item arrived very well packaged and was extremely easy to assemble. There were a few minor scuffs in the original finish, which was not a concern for me since I was going to paint it. It took spray paint well, and I think it looks good even though I'm really bad at spray painting.

It's quite sturdy, so even though it's narrow I'm not overly concerned that the cats will tip it over.

Now I just have to figure out what to put on it-I took the photo while seeing how stuff looked on the shelves.