With the top lowered, the piece looks great. The function of the lift top is excellent - smooth and stable. Assembly was super simple, just a matter of tightening a few bolts and screwing on the feet. 
On the downside, it arrived with a small chip which we'll have to cover up. Worse, with the top raised, there's a giant, ugly, non-removable sticker providing the obvious warning in four languages that kids shouldn't play with the lift top. 
Color is a bit darker than shown in the picture.