A beautiful as pictured. A friend and I were able to assemble it in a little over 2 hours, the directions were easy to follow. I was able to use it that night for dinner. The Mattice kitchen island has become my new go to place in the kitchen. When I move it will be going into the den/family room just off the kitchen. It is a flexible piece of furniture that has several uses. I am very glad that I shopped Joss & Main.