Constructing: about 30-45 minutes depending upon whether you have your own tools to go faster. If you use the tools in the box it will likely take longer since there are quite a few screws required to put it together

Appearance: pretty close to the photos. The gold is a little bit more darker than what is in the professional photos

Pros: rubber feet to help keep it from sliding around on hard floors. 

Cons: not much if this is the type of coffee table you want; metal-glass. 

Overall: it is a great metal-glass coffee table