Looks exactly like it does online, but the quality is somewhat cheap. It definitely does not look like it came from a nice furniture store. (Although, admittedly, it's hard to find good quality furniture these days.) Unfortunately, the problem with buying anything online is you don't get to touch and feel the quality. A good photographer can make styrofoam look nice. I will say, though, it was packaged like a champ. And both pieces (I ordered 2 as bedside tables) came in good condition. Thankfully. Because I seriously have no idea how I'd ship them back if they didn't. That would have been a huge problem. I think I'll stick to local stores.