This is great!! The white is true white and the brown is dark brown and you can see wood grain. The size  will accommodate 4 place settings, but not the serving bowls for the meal.  Just perfect for a small space. You have to check as you assemble and tighten last.  If the chair wobbles, find the short leg, and loosen the screws and pull the leg down towards the floor, re-tighten and it will be perfect.  When assembled correctly, it's very sturdy.  I love it.  It looks much more expensive than it is.  Really. This is a good set.