This is a beautiful table which also functions as an art piece in my living room.  The color is a matte gold, not shiny, which I like, and the glass top is very heavy.   The entire table is very solid and in no way looks cheap.  It took me longer to get it out of the box than it took me to put it together.  Very easy too.  If I can do it, anyone can.  One week after the table arrived I wish we ordered the side tables, which I did today.