The wood used for this table is phenomenal! It's real, solid wood with darker tones near the edges to give it dimension. Not a single flaw. Looked it over very well and I'm quite pleased. The assembly took maybe 5 minutes and the structural integrity is actually pretty good (it's not top-heavy). So many console tables on Wayfair are not worth the money for the quality, but this is a real winner! As you can see from the pictures, it's great for hugging the wall but providing enough surface area for everyday items, like my fish! Yet again, another good order from Wayfair!