This is a large wall unit with lots of storage. It is a contemporary style piece. The shelves are 2" thick torsion box style. The cabinets were built with Birch Plywood and Birch lumber. It offers alot of storage in the half with alot of storge above in the open shelf area. It also has a space for a large flat panel TV behind the sliding doors. The doors ride in a recessed track abovethe doors. The finish is a Light walnut stain with a satin laquer top coat.