These tables are so beautiful. The tops are white, pure white. The tops are also coated with a gloss it seems like to leave them lasting longer. The metal is a shiny gold color. The gold color seems to be painted on but it actually in my opinion looks better than the regular gold metal. It gives the house a great look. It has three legs and I haven't noticed it tipping over. I've put books, remote controls, water glasses Etc on top of it and even though it has three legs it doesn't tip, as long as you follow the weight limits listed just as I did. I recommend these cute tables to spruce up and decorate any space.