This is exactly as described.  Good and heavy...matches our rustic decor.  When it comes to putting it together, make sure that you have 2 people.   There were a couple of tricky spots we had putting it together without written directions.  The directions are only pictures, which I usually like, but like I said there were 2 spots in which I wish we would have had written instructions.   We absolutely love this stand and would recommend it to anyone.   Very nice piece of furniture!!