The stand looks just like the pictures. It is sturdy and doesnt wobble like furniture from other retailers that you put together yourself. It is very heavy so I recommend building it where it will be placed to avoid moving it and possibly damaging it. It works best with two people but I put it together by myself with no problem. The instructions were clear. I only had questions on putting the drawers together as they are not as detailed. It fits my receiver and game console perfectly. The cabinets are the perfect size for my vinyls.  I recommend it.