Very Pretty! Love the finish - After reading several reviews, it sounded like the finish was what I was looking for- turns out it was! It's a creamy off-white color- distressed- very "farmhouse chic" is what I would call it. I'm in love with it though! I ordered this piece and two of the standard bookcases (one for each side). This piece is the only one that didn't come damaged. Out of the other two- one I had to request 5 different pieces because they were broken- not just damaged, but broken... Super disappointed, but the online customer service piece where you go to request broken replacement pieces was very easy- I hope to have these pieces by the end of the week so I can put the other together and finish off the wall in my office! Very pleased with the purchase though! It's pretty and I love the depth of the bookcases, because I can easily put my printer on one of the shelves as well! Great purchase!