This table is a perfect accent table. I have mine against a wall, but you could easily use it behind a sofa. It is a piece that will complete your room nicely. The color is a nice medium to  dark color, but not a flat color as there is a lovely grain you can see. It blends beautifully with my espresso colored entertainment unit on the opposite wall. I can see this as a very versatile piece. Sofa table, accent table, even as a small buffet table during holidays as it is sturdy and doesn't wobble.