This was exactly what I was looking for. I use it for holding folders, notebooks, and stacks of paper on my desk. It’s design means that it takes up only as much space as it needs – its footprint is just a bit longer and wider than a sheet 8.5X11 paper – and not an inch more. I have the papers and folders laying sideways, so the paper takes additional space on the sides of the product; however, the product is sturdy enough and the slats are tall enough that I could store folders and notebooks vertically if I wanted to minimize the space taken by the paper.The product picture made me think that the Alloy Steel color would look either blue-ish or like chrome. The color is more like a brushed nickel color, which I think looks great on a desk. It looks more expensive than it was!Finally, my product came undamaged and also had four plastic “feet” that I snapped onto the bottom of the product. You can place the feet anywhere along the bottom. With the feet, it sits firmly in place and doesn’t damage the top of the desk. I would buy this again if I needed another one.