This piece looks really nice, however it is definitely not as shiny gold as pictured. It’s more of an aged bronze color, which I do like, but was expecting something a bit brighter. Additionally the finish is a little bit scratched. Despite this, the design is simple and classic and could work well with a variety of decor. It came as one piece, no assembly required, just unfold and go. For the price (I got it on sale) this was well worth the purchase.