I ordered this shelf in the black color. When I took it out of the box it looked scuffed and dull, not like it had been damaged, but that it hadn't been sanded out after it had been put together. The rough marks were where the dividers had been placed. The strangest thing, though, is how terrible it smelled! It is a hard to describe smell, not like polyurethane or paint, it was something else. It lingered in my home for a couple weeks. The hooks are weak, so I cannot put anything heavy on them (like coats). I use them for dog leashes and scarves. The piece is fine, and serves its purpose, but I'm not overly impressed and wouldn't recommend it.