I have to admit I was super hesitant to purchase this table when there were no reviews and no picture showing the actual color of the top surface. I am satisfied and like the table. I put it together by myself and it took me under 20 minutes. You have to screw the legs and that is pretty much it. It could probably take less than what it took me but I just took my time.  I took a photo of the top surface !!. The table does show a few color flaws; just two black dots but nothing to worry about.