The photo of the wood table looks more rich than it is. The top and the bottom shelf have a relatively dull finish, and the photo has more of a mahogany or rich cherry finish than it actually does. It seems pretty sturd overall, though. If it I had viewed the item in person before purchasing it, I wouldnt have purchased it.  I didnt want to pay to ship it back, so its now in the family room. Im not sure how long Ill keep it before trying to sell it.