The wood color is even more beautiful in person.  It had some pieces that were a bit off and had to really be muscled into place and I only lost a little skin, lol.  But it is beautiful, sturdy and looks wonderful in my living room.  I am very happy with it so far.  I am not putting a TV directly on it but I still think it works.  It took my about an hour by myself to put it together.  Not even a screw was missing.  Also it was impeccably packed.  There was a dent in one box from Fed Ex and it had so much cushion and protective wrap that this piece had absolutely no scratches on it.  I was very impressed with the packing.