We love this piece! If you are looking for a rustic/industrial piece, this would be perfect for you. The color is exactly what we wanted. I would classify it as dark walnut. The piece is heavy and well built. The boards are not perfect because they are real wood - which is what we wanted. They have character knots and marks throughout. If you are looking for a uniform and perfect look this would not be for you. The spacing between the two lower shelves is a bit tight. You can only put things that are less than a foot tall in order for them to fit. In addition, the wood has a bit of a dull look because it appears unfinished. We put two coats of clear, satin varnish to protect the wood. This made us like it even more.