This was an 'open box' purchase for me & I'll be honest and say that I was quite shocked at the condition of the item and the re-packaging it arrived in. The directions were not even for the enclosed item & there were wooden dowels broken off inside the holes.  Fortunately my handy friend was able to drill out the dowels & make new ones with a dowel rod I had on hand & we got it together in about an hour. The wood has a raised texture to it & a white washed finish. Over all I really love the elegant shape & the casual, industrial vibe. The oval shape fit the size of my sofa without blocking recliners that face it when they are extended.