This was perfect for me and the space I needed it in...right at the back end of the clawfoot tub to hold soaps and shampoo and clothes, etc.  We reach through the split in the 2 shower curtains and get what we need.  I purchased some "S" hooks from IKEA to hang on the bar too, to hold hanging things.  Worked out great for me!  If you've ever had a clawfoot tub with a shower enclosure (requires 2 curtains all the way around), having a place to put shampoo bottles and soap, etc is a challenge.  You can't hang a shower caddy from the shower head.  It will rip the shower enclosure off the wall. This is a pretty shelf and seems durable enough. Thanks for making my life easier and more organized! :)