This is wonderful for what it is--a simple storable tray table. The red is a bright cherry red and glossy. Only when you put this thing together (simply by extending the wire base so that the tray can pop into place into the 4 wholes) or look up close at the feet can you tell that it cheap. But otherwise, it is a stable, functional and lovely pop of color in my apartment living room! (This is great for glasses, maybe a vase, but nothing too weighty (so no eating off this tray, or using as a makeshift laptop tray!)