I put my monitor on this stand to raise it up to keep from straining my neck. It's sturdy and I have extra space on my desk as I can store small items underneath.
I didn't buy this for a monitor per se . . . I purchased it to put a 40" flat screen LG television on it in our bedroom. I used a small slab of solid surface counter-top material to give it the necessary width. The height of the stand allows me to put the cable box under the television.
This is a simple yet cost effective monitor stand. It is a nice color and can support a lot of different monitor types. I am very happy with my purchase.