This is a very simple but elegant piece.  It is a rich brown (not black) and perfect accompaniment to my other dark brown tables in the room.  I like the slightly bowed legs and the lower shelf (even though the console is behind my couch and you can't see it.  I use it for storing items not on display due to holidays).  It was packed very well and was super easy to put together.  I didn't really even need the instructions as it is fairly self explanatory since there is really only a few things to put together.  Perfect height for the couch as well.