We needed a piece of furniture to go in a corner at the side of a fireplace in our den to hold our TV receiving equipment and DVD player since the TV is mounted over the fireplace.  This fit the bill perfectly.  I placed a lamp on top to give the corner a little light and the equipment on the shelf.  Those are not drawers but rather a cabinet that opens down the middle which provide easier access to the 2 shelves inside.  We love this item!