Okay, the ONLY reason this didn't get 5 stars is because it's definitely not ebony. It's much closer to an "Espresso", but it'll work for us. I do also wish it were a little brighter in a dark room, but no biggie. Other than that, it looks great and it's solid. The stone on the front looks and feels like real stone, which adds some style to the piece. It was also breeze to put together (under an hour). I did use a screw gun to speed things up, but if you go that route, lower the torque and set it to slow. Use a soft touch so as not to over-tighten or damage anything. BONUS TIP:  There's plenty of room inside the back of the unit for a bluetooth speaker. We've placed a small one in the back and stream a "crackling fire" sound effect. It works GREAT, and really completes the effect. You're welcome.. .