Very pretty in person, but it is smaller than it looks in the picture (my fault for not lookin at dimensions). It is a very lightweight piece which doesn't give me a lot of hope for its lifespan. The color is a bit more gray than the picture and the hardware looked bronze in the picture, when it is actually black. The way that the top secures to the based isn't very sturdy, but hopefully when we secure it to the wall, that will be resolved. The lid on the seat is hinged and one of the hinges is bent. I feel that with use, the hinge will eventually break off bc the wood itself is not of high quality. I am not unhappy, but I am not thrilled either.