Really happy with my purchase. The color was just as displayed online. I remember seeing the height on the item description, but seeing it built, it's really a great, tall, stylish bookshelf. Very spacious too, eventhough all my dvds didn't fit (I dare say, I do have many lol). You will love it, whether you opt to place it in your den like me (it matches my media console), the office, or in the living room, it is very versatile so it will fit with a casual or more stylish decor. Definitely worth the buy.