This nightstand is perfect! It looks great and is very sturdy.  The finish is dark, just a step towards brown from black. The drawers are excellent and slide smoothly, which is impressive considering I'm not handy in the least and built this all on my own.  It's a quality nightstand, and I think it will hold up for a very long time. I'm very happy, and it looks great in my bedroom. 

Pros: Gorgeous, sturdy, can be built by one person, decent sized drawers, nice finish