We bought this for our entryway and it ended up being smaller than I would have liked. However, it works out well because we decided we will just put the Christmas tree up in that corner and move the table over to the left once its that time of year. The drawer is shallow but works fine for storing masks, spare change/cash, and other miscellaneous items that you drop off or pick up right by the door. It is very light; the shelves are sturdy for the size but I wouldnt attempt to put anything heavy on it. We have a dog and cat and I wouldnt put a vase on it because Id be scared it would tumble off if they brushed up against the unit. We live in the city so its a good piece of furniture for people who move around often and need inexpensive but reliable furniture. The instructions were not the clearest but I was able to figure them out after realizing they condensed 2-3 pages of instructions into just one diagram. Its important to pay close attention to the pictures on the instructions. Also, do not use a drill! The instructions did not specify that and I tried drilling the screws in the first step, which ended up running through the wood on the bottom shelf. It wasnt a big deal as the shelf sits snuggly in its place and does not budge even without being screwed into the beams. Overall, if you dont plan on this being something you keep for years or intend to pass on as a family piece, its worth the money.
Its ok for the price
We bought this for our entryway and it ended up being smaller than I would have liked. However, it works out well because we decided we will just put the Christmas tree up in that corner and move the table over to the left once its that time of year. The drawer is shallow but works fine for storing masks, spare change/cash, and other miscellaneous items that you drop off or pick up right by the door. It is very light; the shelves are sturdy for the size but I wouldnt attempt to put anything heavy on it. We have a dog and cat and I wouldnt put a vase on it because Id be scared it would tumble off if they brushed up against the unit. We live in the city so its a good piece of furniture for people who move around often and need inexpensive but reliable furniture. The instructions were not the clearest but I was able to figure them out after realizing they condensed 2-3 pages of instructions into just one diagram. Its important to pay close attention to the pictures on the instructions. Also, do not use a drill! The instructions did not specify that and I tried drilling the screws in the first step, which ended up running through the wood on the bottom shelf. It wasnt a big deal as the shelf sits snuggly in its place and does not budge even without being screwed into the beams. Overall, if you dont plan on this being something you keep for years or intend to pass on as a family piece, its worth the money.