This table is really nice.  In real life, the wood tone is very rustic -- almost like reclaimed wood.  It's also a very sturdy table.  It did take me about two hours to put it together and at certain points you need another person to help.  It wasn't hard to do though.  The lift feature is great too.  I bought this for my dad who is getting a little older and it's made it much easier for him to work on his laptop and even eat meals.  Overall, a really great purchase!