As others have mentioned, the table is darker than pictured; it is brown as in the description.  I consider the table to be unique with an appealing nice look.  One could spend half as much; but, if you did that, you would receive a plain table similar to most others out there.  This one is worth paying twice as much for and you will not regret the purchase.  I bought 2 and will likely get a 3rd for another area later.