This was purchased due to buying 2 other items in the Dark Bronx range just a week before, and it’s completed the upgrade of our conservatory to more of a summer room to be used more often. Its open appearance allows it to blend in more, rather than being another solid piece of furniture. It’s very sturdy, and has a good look about it, so it’s not only a shoe stand, it has a shelf also that I use for my magazines and I nice finished top, which will house a glass bowl and ornaments (not purchased yet).