The gold Imel console table by far exceeded my expectations. The online pictures totally do not do it justice. The gold isn't the shiny old fashioned gold I expected it to be. It's brushed, and the colors matched perfectly to my modern dining room. I am really enjoying this purchase and am considering purchasing another one, as I haven't been able to find another beautiful piece anywhere. Just on a side note I have seen an exact replica of this console in numerous stores with a price range of $450-850. This one is practically a steal.