I bought this because I needed a smaller shelf to match a much larger, pricier bookshelf that was a similar industrial/wood style in the same room. The "wood" shelves aren't the highest quality (a bit of the "wood grain" peeled off when I accidentally got a piece of tape on part of it), but then again, it looks more than decent for the price. Since this is a low shelf that sits next to my desk and I knew it was going to take a bit of daily wear and tear, I don't mind the fact that it isn't the most expensive piece of furniture in the world. Overall, it looks good and is exactly what I wanted.