The table looks just as it is pictured. Very sturdy, real wood construction. Assembly was quick & easy....I spent more time trying to remove staples that were used to strap in the boxes that held the legs. In retrospect, I would have just worked to get the straps out & left the staples. The staples are on the underside of the bottom shelf & never would have been noticed. (For reference, the tv we have on it has a 43” screen)