This is an excellent piece. The chalkboard is magnetic. I needed something to help with the daily clutter and business files organization and this was perfect. My only complaint: I thought he letter-sized files would be deeper. I wanted them to hold a letter/letter-sized envelope with only the edge showing, but they are only about 4 inches deep so a letter-sized file or envelope hangs out over the edge. I just fold my papers and tuck them in and it works fine. 
Great industrial farmhouse look and beautifully made.