We waited a long time to find just the right look and it feels like it has always been there. Does not feel bulky (set behind a sofa back which is to the left of our front door, in a rectangular room). Keeps our guests from leaning on our sofa to take care of their shoes. STRUCTURE:  The leather straps are tight and uniformed, color is even, clear coat is substantial, has a center stretcher for support and is doweled and glued.Does not have corner blocks (on top of legs). Interesting wood grain on legs. Level legs (does not have adjustable glides). Comes in one piece so no assembly (remember doweled and glued) . It works well in our contemporary/transitional setting. Very slight swoop which softens the rectangular lines. I highly recommend this purchase.