Just received this yesterday, and couldn't be happier.  The wood color is just as pictured.  The clean lines are perfect for our aesthetic, and I can't wait for my drawer dividers to arrive so I can put my make up in it.  I'm using the stool as an ottoman somewhere else in the house because I would get make up on it the first time I used the vanity.  There were a couple of small dings, but nothing too obvious so keeping it.   I couldn't be happier with our choice, shopping for a chair now ;-)