This bench is perfect as it is the color as shown online.  The assembly is just attaching the legs.  Have a garbage bag ready when you unpack.  This transports with packing so damage can occur.  Easiest to open one side of the box and gently dump it out and then start unpacking.  I am using it both for my dining table when I have lots of guests and under my floor length picture window with a view.  Great buy!