Appearance is exactly as in photos. I like the look. It does feel just a little wobbly but for just regular use to hang clothes I think it is just fine. Would have been 4 stars except one unit was missing one of the wooden pieces (had two of another piece instead so one of the shelves is attached in 3 places instead of 4) and the other unit the clothing rod would not accept its intended screw. Called the company who were super nice and are sending the pieces to me but have not yet arrived