This cabinet was purchased for my son who had been searching for a card catalog he could afford. Well, it's cute and fairly sturdy, but not what we had imagined looking at the photo. Even knowing the dimensions can still throw you off . It may be smaller than you anticipate! Still, it is a great conversation piece, and would be a good nick-nack holder. The drawers are a bit rough to open and don't detach from the unit. The finish is a light to medium oak. This piece would possibly be better used/displayed if mounted on a low table. It would have more impact in a small study or craft room. Nice little cabinet, but can't pull off the look without some help...just too...small!