Mirror looks exactly as pictured in the stock photos, it came very well packaged- all I had to do was cut the box open in half and the mirror was already fully assembled. I chose not to hang this up due to the weight and dry wall limitations, but its possible to hang it up there is also an easel option to have the mirror free standing or lean against the wall. Its a beautiful piece overall and not too tall, love the gold shade and the curved top! Really accents a room nicely.