I'd say it wouldn't be useful. It is very attractive [SEP] This rack is way too unsteady to trust my collection of pricey palettes to.  It would probably be ok, lying flat, but that is not how it is shown in the primary picture illustrating it.  If it had been an inch or two deeper, it might have been secure enough, but ,as is, unless you're planning to use it lying on its back, which is not very handy, I'd say it wouldn't be useful.  It is very attractive, but not practical. I returned it.