This acrylic table measures 11.8'' x 31.5'' x 39.4'' inches. You can use it as a console table behind sofa, an entryway table, an acrylic bookshelf bookcase. It depends on your need. It is sturdier than the photo shows, so don't worry about damage. When it is assembled, the 2 sidelining shelves and the middle standing shelves provides triangular supporting of the weight. It don't need to be with the wall. It is sturdy itself.