This furniture is not flimsy!  It is heavy; the buyer may need two people to manipulate it at times.  Our finished product looks just like the picture, and we are loving it.  I would have given it five stars, but it had a minor blemish in a location that we were able to repair without seeking another piece.  It comes in many pieces and has a lot of hardware.  It was not difficult to put together but does require time and patience.  Recommend it.