This cart was just what we were looking for! Fits nicely in the corner of the dining room. The metal is not a shiny bright gold, but it is true to the photo. Easy to put together, be careful to not tighten the screws too much or you will warp it - happens very fast! At first I was nervous because there were lots of obvious gaps between the mirrored shelf and the frame as it wasn't a true oval. We loosened the screws a lot and then put the shelf in, then tightened slowly to shape and to make sure it was sturdy. Packaging was done well and no problems with the glass.