this demilune table is just the perfect fit for a narrow hallway entrance.  It gives ample display space. Very solid. Assembly was a pain because the instructions are only pictorial and it was sometimes difficult to figure out exactly what was meant to be done first.  However, common sense prevailed and I got it together. The color is more like a blackish-brown; rich looking. It was securely packaged.

Pros: for the price, you can't go wrong! very well packaged.
Cons: the directions need to be a bit more explicit