Lovely beautiful table. I read in a previous review that the wood was more of a cherry wood than espresso. I bought this based on that review and was very excited I did- its definitely more of cherry wood and matches my kitchen cabinets beautifully. The top is more beautiful than I expected. I'm a little concerned on how sturdy the stools will be (they are standing up now but I've only had the this piece for a couple of days) but I like the amount of space it saves. Looks wonderful in the kitchen of my studio apartment. Perfect for small spaces!