It is small but is perfect for a small nightstand. It is unfinished wood so it is a little rough, would not be good for a baby or child's room. I plan to paint it and seal it. Note the shelves that the baskets sit on are not complete shelves, they are just cross "beams". So if you plan on using it for a bookshelf like I did, you'll need a piece of cardboard or wood to fill the hole and make it sturdy. I just collapsed one of the baskets and this worked as well.