The file is exactly as pictured. It looks good and is very functional. The only things that prevent me from giving it 5 stars are:
-the assembly directions were very clear EXCEPT when it came to the drawer glides and folder rests. I had a tough time figuring out how they went because the pictures weren't clear
-the folder rests  (black plastic pieces that fit onto the drawer sides and that your folders hook onto) had to be nailed on. The instructions seemed to indicate they would stay on by themselves, but they didn't.
Otherwise a nice piece of furniture with room for a LOT of file folders.