Nice, but small.  This trunk/coffee table would be great for an apartment or if your working with a small space, but gets lost in a larger size room.  Because of that I decided to use mine more like a trunk.  The wood color is a really rich shade of warm brown, even prettier than the picture. I was also impressed with the construction, much higher quality than a look-a-like piece I found in a local store. There is a little assembly required (4 bolts) in putting on the metal legs, but it was super easy.