Debated between 3 & 4 stars....
I debated between 3 or 4 stars - 4 because I really like the style of the shelf - 3 because I will need to re-work the whole thing to make it usable. I appreciate the seller's quick email responses and the time frame I received it.  All good.  But I wasn't expecting such rough, un-sanded wood - so rough that you'd get splinters if you even lightly ran your hand over it.<br /> I requested that it not be distressed overall (just the tin insets)j and the seller did as I asked - but it's still very, very rough & rustic looking.  Too much so for my living room, even though we do live in a farm house.  I'm sure that trying to dust it would be a huge problem with this rough sawn wood.  I plan to sand and smooth the wood and paint it with a satin paint instead of the current flat paint.<br />UPDATE:  Sanding made all the difference! Instead off the cream color I originally ordered, I painted it a medium brown and used paper towel to lightly wipe the tin insets while the paint was wet. I now love it.  The seller is great about customizing so ask for it sanded smoother and you'll love it.
Rating: 3 stars