I thought it looked more tan than gray especially on the review photos and there were no close up pics of the wood grain. It is very mottled. It is moderately heavy or substantial feeling, the doors and drawers fit closely, the hardware is attached well but are very basic. The arch shaped design is very pleasing and well built, the overall look is somewhere between shabby-chic and rustic. The design more than the material is what I value in this piece. If the wood was more of a maple color and were of a higher grade of wood and the hardware was more substantial I would give this a 5 star rating. But it is not flimsy and it certainly has more character than most of the other curio type cabinets in this price range.