This item was purchased as a small bedside stand. I think it will fill the bill fairly well. It is obvious to any observer that it is not an expensive piece of furniture, but it still looks nice, and it is not lightweight. It went together with some effort, as I had to do it alone, but I did manage to assemble it without calling in one of my sons to help. The parts were all present and labeled, and the manufacturer included an extra screw for each section. I didn't need the extras, but they were reassuring to have.