This tray is much prettier than in person. It has a nice grain texture to the leather. The silver is not shiny enough to make it look tacky. It has a nice solid feel. I was looking for a tray that the bottom won't fall out of if you pick it up with something on it. I'm not worried about that happening with this tray. It feels well made. The handles are sturdy and thick enough to carry comfortably. However, you likely won't be using this tray as something to carry things around it since it is so pretty you'll want to use it to display your favorite objects in it. The tray is a good size, so I would not recommend it for a very small are but it would make a very nice display on a coffee table. I put mine on a sofa table behind the couch. I would recommend!