Ordered a grey mantel, received a light brownish one. Doesn't seem to be a mistake though, because the order form that came with it identified it as grey. This piece is also not distressed looking, let alone actually distressed. So however you want to interpret the description it's false. The mantel is polished and quite smooth.

Buyer beware, because returning this means spending $30 you won't get back if you can't use what you end up getting.