This vintage bronze book shelf is perfect to hold your most important books on a desk or side board. The shelf is made of three metal rods with bronze folding ends. The end have two flanking columns and in the center a round medallion of Shakespeare with three columns underneath. The idea of a shelf like this is that it holds the books in one coherent unit. Condition of the shelf is very good, there is some wear to the bronze patina consistent with age.Measurements are: 11 5/8" by 6 1/4" and 5 1/2 tall.