The wood is a lot darker than in the photo.  I ordered the one with the dark brown seat and back and the contrast between that and the lighter wood was what attracted me to the product.  The wood and seat covers and back are the same dark brown so it loses a lot of the eye appeal.  It was easy to put together (just add the legs with screws included and allen wrench).  The chair itself is really comfortable, may be the most comfortable chair I've ever sat in.  That almost makes up for it not living up to the photo.