The shelf is functional. Its description is correct as far as the dimensions are concerned. However, it states that the shelf's color is "silver". I know better than to complain that the color of an item bought online is "different from the picture" because I know that computer monitors routinely distort colors. However, in this case, it was the PRODUCT DESCRIPTION that misrepresented the color of the item. It is definitely not silver, but some rusty black/charcoal. It is too expensive to return it and customer service did not return my email in two weeks. So, that's just a warning to everyone thinking about buying this shelf. If you want rusty charcoal--go ahead with the purchase. If you need silver--look elsewhere.