This item is only includes the top bookcase part.  The bottom toy cubby is sold separately.  The cover picture shows both items and implies they are sold together.

The color is not exactly espresso.  It's grayer than you'd expect.  

However, the functionality is exactly what we were looking for.  We wound up ordering the toy cubby also.  If these 2 items were sold together for ~$200, I still would have bought it.  You should just know what you're buying before it's delivered.