Handcrafted shelf with a hidden compartment.. It is made of distressed knotty pine and has been stained walnut. The approximate outside measurements- 16 1/2" side to side, 7 1/4" front to back and 3 1/2" tall. The hidden area is 1 3/4" deep, 131/2" side to side and 5" front to back. In between the blocks that hold the shelf base in place measures 11 1/2". It includes a carpet liner to rest your valuables on. It is easy to access, simply lift the shelf bottom off for quick access. Excellent place to stash a hand gun, cash, jewelry, etc. There are 2 pre-drilled holes for mounting. Mounting hardware to install on either a solid wood surface or drywall included. On drywall installs you will use a wood screw in one hole into a wall stud and a heavy duty drywall anchor in the other hole. Rated at 20lbs inside and out to be on the safe side. Comes unfinished (no stain) or choose from 4 different stain color options (gunstock, jacobean, red mahogany, and walnut). The shelf pictured is stained walnut. A key lock can be added for an additional charge for added security. The gun, sunflower and jar pictured are for display purposes only and are not included with the shelf. Shelf comes assembled as pictured. ITEM # G103