Absolutely love this table! I found it easy to put base together. Came in 2 days, 2 boxes, wrapped extremely well. The color is a rich dark brown. The size is perfect for my kitchen that has a bay window. I was impressed with the quality for the price. I'm sure it will get nicked up if not using a table pad or cloth, but I plan to have the kids do their homework at a desk instead of the kitchen table from now on!!!