This shelf is really nice. Better than expected for the price. In the picture it looks like it might have a weird sheen, but it's just the way the veneer looks in that photo. It's sturdy and looks high quality. The only problem I had was it smelled like gasoline when I unpacked it. I was hoping it was just the box. By the time I unpacked it, I didn't want to pack it up again and return it. We put it out in the sun to and the smell went away and I figure that's not really anybody's fault, so I'm giving it 5 stars.