This TV stand is beautiful and looks more expensive than it costs -- time will tell if the quality will hold up since it is not real wood.  It is not really a cherry color -- more like a dark walnut color.  The stand was time-consuming to put together.  You must read every word of the instructions to put it together correctly, but the instructions are well-written and well-illustrated.  Since it is very heavy, you need two people to move the unit and some of the pieces.