I love this table. The size is perfect to fit in front of a sofa (would work well in front of a smaller love seat too). Basically, its not too big or too small - its just right. The gold tone of the frame is matte. I would describe it as a true gold. Not rose gold. Not shiny. It was easy to put together, but it helps to have an extra set of hands with the glass. You can see the little plastic bumpers that the glass sits on. There are some gaps where the pieces of frame are joined. None of those things bother me. Love how it looks!