We purchased the coffee table along with the matching end and console tables and they've all been just great. I love that they're very sturdy tables.  We have young children who "utilize" the tables every day and give them quite the once over, so I'm pleased that they're so sturdy and can hold up to them.  The finish is very nice.  In my opinion, the color and finish looks pretty much exactly like it does online.  My husband did all of the assembly. It was a little bit of a project but nothing that he wasn't anticipating.  For the money I have to say I'm very impressed with the tables and would give them five stars for quality versus price alone.  We're very happy with them.  Next on our list is light fixtures and this will be one of the first places we look!