While this unit itself is a sturdy and beautiful piece of furniture, the coloring is a dark greenish brownish brass, not at all as pictured.  It is not a yellowy bright gold at all. :-(  Very disappointed.  If I had known this I would not have purchased this item.  Too much to pay for a very dull shelving unit.

Pros: easy assembly and sturdy
Cons: Dull dark finish- not bright or gold at all.  Much darker than the picture online.