Picture looks lighter than what your receive. In person color leans more cherry in hue. Still a solid piece. The piece I originally received had deep marks/imperfections on the table top that was obviously from some kind of tool and not natural. I think it was meant to be on the bottom. The bottom of the coffee table is pre-marked with a Sharpie showing where to install the table legs so I could not reverse the table top. Wayfair accommodated an exchange and allowed me to keep the table. It's a bit of a hassle since I really have no use for 2 and I don't want to just dispose of it. I'll have to donate the piece.