The stand looks in shape exactly as it appears in the photo. However the photo portrays the wood to be a darker chestnut, when in fact it is quite a bit lighter brown. The product also came with many small scratches, and glue marks all over it. Most are easy enough to just accept and try to hide with decorations, but still, when you pay the money that you do, and wait the time frame that you do to receive the item, it's fairly disappointing.

Pros: Shape is exactly as indicated in photo, and you can move the direction of the end piece and lift to your desire.
Cons: Very lengthy, complicated set up. Came scratches in many places, and in lower quality wood than expected.