The coffee table is very nice and looks exactly like the picture. It's a sturdy table, and is easy to assemble. I can see how someone might be confused by the instructions, but it wasn't an issue for me.

As a note, this is paper covered wood. I haven't had any issues with it and have found that it does very well with liquids/condensation, but if you're looking for a solid wood table, this probably isn't what you're looking for.