First, when I was ready to assemble the console table, I discovered that the four vertical posts were missing!   The material is a lightweight pine, which I was expecting.  I got the Antique Brown and the color was as expected.  There is no varnish, just stain on the pieces.  It would be a good idea to polyurethane the pieces before assembly.  Overall the quality is low, but you can't expect much for the price.  Wayfair has a "missing pieces" program that I am going to try to use.