The image is very misleading; however, it was my own fault for not fully reading the description. I thought it was an ebony or black shade but it is a dark crisper color. Also, I would recommend measuring the enclosure where your chair will be at as a desk chair would not fit. I could not push in my desk chair and resulted in using a step ladder temporarily to work at the desk. I do not think even my four year old would be able to properly use the desk. I would have sent back, but it was too late in the game and eventually gave it away (curbside). It is a decent piece of furniture if you do not actually need to sit at a desk o work.