Very happy with this product.  The color is as shown (very dark brown, almost black).  build quality is solid.  The company left much to be desired with the instructions.  They were VERY confusing in some parts.  Took me about 3 hours to put together by myself.  a few of the holes didnt line up perfectly, but wasnt too big of a deal.  Also a little shorter than i had expected.  Looks taller on the picture than it really is.