This TV stand works well in a corner of my living space. Assembly was fairly straightforward. The slatted front piece is on a track and slides left to right along the full length of the stand. The stain of the veneer is accurately represented in the photo; the veneer itself is thin and bubbles up under some of the screws, but these areas are not exposed. I bought this when it was discounted by nearly 50% and I'm satisfied with it at that price. I would hesitate to pay full price for this item, however.