The color is a little misleading. The metal ends are black and the wood shelf parts are the dark brown espresso. I bought it because I wanted a black shelf and the wood is very dark so it works, but it’s weird that they don’t actually match. You have to assemble it yourself, and the preformed holes to attach the shelves to the side don’t line up with the metal piece. My husband had to use a power drill to attach it. 

But despite all that, it’s a cute shelf and I think the price is good.