First of all, I am not normally a fan of things distressed! I like modern, clean lines and nice finishes. But there was this difficult space in a narrow hallway that my kitchen opens to and where I really wanted a small lamp at least. This fits perfectly. It is solid wood, it is sturdy and it comes ALL PUT TOGETHER! May all the old, puny folks like me raise a hallelujah for that. I am very, very pleased with the product and the distressed style turns out to be a nice break from the usual.