This is a terrific looking, very sturdy table, made of real wood, vs chipboard and veneers.  It's very attractive and perfect if you don't want a huge coffee table.  It's a little darker in color than the picture.  No red shades whatsoever, which I think the picture indicates, but it looks terrific in the room.  I took one star away for the directions.  assembly basically means attaching the legs, but there is NO WAY to attach the bottom shelf if the legs are attached and tightened.  Please save yourself an assembly headache.  They tell you to attach the 4 legs first.  I am telling you just hand tighten them and wait until you get that shelf in position before you tighten it all up.  Otherwise assembly is a breeze!  Had I known that, I'd say unpacking and assembling is less than 1/2 hour.  Very pleased!